Danny Care controversially escapes a red card as Harlequins beat Northampton

Northampton were convinced that Care should have been shown a second yellow card Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson admitted his “relief” that Danny Care avoided a red card after referee Karl Dickson controversially opted not to show the scrum-half a second yellow card. Care pushed James Ramm behind as he reached the breakdown before troubling … Read more

The heavily rotated Northampton pushing aside Leicester’s show times has really changed

Curtis Langdon dives forward to score the first try for Northampton Saints – Getty Images/David Rogers Northampton Saints 40 Leicester Tigers 17 An East Midlands derby that effectively spelled the end of Leicester Tigers’ hopes of reaching the Gallagher Premiership play-offs, and importantly, provided compelling evidence that Northampton Saints are the real deal. As the … Read more

Interview with Sam Vesty: Rugby is starting to understand that attacks put bums in seats

Sam Vesty is the brains behind Northampton’s dazzling attack – Getty Images/David Rogers Northampton are making a name for themselves as English rugby’s greatest showmen. With ambition and courage, the Saints have climbed to the top of the Premier League and play the most attractive rugby in the competition. This weekend the battle continues on … Read more