As good news stories go, this is right up there...
Samson Ma'asi talks to
@WheresTommyV
as the talented young Saints hooker prepares to return to rugby following a successful kidney donation from his dad
Hat-trick of assists for Kevin de Bruyne against Leicester in the evening fixture, emulating his hero, John-Joe O'Toole, who got three at AFC Wimbledon earlier today.
Tributes have today been paid after it was announced that Norman Barker, a hugely popular and influential figure in local rugby, has passed away at the age of 78
SHE'S DONE IT!
@chantellecam
is a world champion - and Northampton couldn't be prouder of her.
Here's her reaction to tonight's hugely convincing victory:
"I’ll be a coach firstly, but I still enjoy playing so you may see me running around with the boys when needed."
Saints legend Soane Tonga'uiha is looking forward to the next chapter in his rugby career, at Banbury RUFC
"I really hope you guys go the whole hog and hopefully get the double."
Vodacom Bulls boss Jake White gave a classy speech to the Saints players following Saturday night's Investec Champions Cup quarter-final at the Gardens
"I've been waiting for this moment since I turned professional and it's amazing."
Chantelle Cameron is ready to bring a world title back to Northampton on Sunday night
The Cobblers have been named the away team in Monday's Sky Bet League Two play-off final against Exeter City (ko 7.30pm)... that means they have been given the East dressing room, and will be in their black away kit
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"It's a bit of an end of an era, but it's been a real honour for me to represent England for so long."
Saints legend Courtney Lawes is set to call time on his England career at the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup.
"He still thinks pouting and eyebrow slits are cool - he's forgotten that he's no longer in Year 8."
Paul Hill (
@paulhill101
) gives his comedic take on his Saints team-mates and also explains his fashion choices
BREAKING NEWS! England all-rounder David Willey is returning to Northants... The 32-year-old has signed a four-year deal at the County Ground. Full story here...
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AND THE NEW...
Northampton boxing star Kieron Conway did the town proud as he claimed the WBA Intercontinental super-welterweight crown live on Sky Sports tonight.
Report and pictures here:
Saints fans have shown their support for Courtnall Skosan after the South African wing vowed to 'come back stronger' following Saturday's play-off semi-final defeat
Lovely minute's applause on the 19th-minute at the PTS as a tribute to young Cobblers supporter Harry Dunn, who lost his life in a traffic incident last week. All the Plymouth supporters joined in as well. RIP Harry
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Lewis Ludlam will start for England against Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations opener.
Dan Biggar skippers Wales against Ireland.
Four young Saints players are named in the England U20s matchday squad to face Scotland U20s.
Defeat in Dublin for Northampton's Chantelle Cameron... she loses to Katie Taylor by majority points decision after a bruising battle. We as a town are still proud of her, she can still hold her head high, and she will be back...
@chantellecam
Undisputed champion of the world Chantelle Cameron showing off her belts at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this afternoon. Deserved recognition for a local star.
Ollie Sleightholme is in line to make his England debut after being named on the bench for the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday.
There are six Saints players in the 23 for the clash in Dunedin.
Alex Waller will play his final game at the Gardens on Friday night, which is the 10-year anniversary of when he scored the winning try in the Premiership final.
The Saints legend talks to
@WheresTommyV
here...
Fin Smith was a big winner at Wednesday night's RPA awards do, with Courtney Lawes, Alex Waller and Ethan Waller also earning recognition.
Reaction from the Saints quartet here...
NORTHANTS WIN! What a victory for the Steelbacks tonight as they move level with Lancashire Lightning at the top of the Vitality T20 Blast North Group. They cruised past Lightning by seven wickets at the County Ground.
"I'm really proud and I'm really proud of everyone within the club. This place was absolutely rocking today and the fans fed off of our intent and how we started the game."
"I got a bunch of painkillers in me and cracked on."
Courtney Lawes has revealed he played through the pain to help propel Saints into the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals on Saturday night
"I don’t really want to say this as it’ll probably go to his head, but he’s probably one of the most talented wingers I’ve seen coming through, especially at Saints.”
Courtney Lawes talks about Tommy Freeman here…
‘At least we didn’t lie down like Scunthorpe.’
Barrow boss Phil Brown has his say on Saturday's drama and the 'weirdest situation' he's ever experienced:
Saints star Courtney Lawes discusses the possibility of remaining a one-club man, previous approaches from other clubs and playing through the pain barrier here...