Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Paul Diggin celebrated Saints' semi-final win at Stadium MK — Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Paul Diggin celebrated Saints' semi-final win at Stadium MK | Getty

Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Paul Diggin celebrated Saints' semi-final win at Stadium MK — Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Paul Diggin celebrated Saints' semi-final win at Stadium MK | Getty

FLASHBACK: Nine years on from Saints' stunning semi-final win against Perpignan

By Tom Vickers

Published 1st May 2020, 15:34 BST

Updated 1st May 2020, 15:35 BST

Exactly nine years ago, Saints marched into Stadium MK and delivered a stunning performance that would book them a place in the 2011 Heineken Cup final.

Jim Mallinder's men cruised to a 23-7 success against Perpignan, and we take a look back at some of the best images from a memorable day here...

Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Paul Diggin celebrated Saints' semi-final win at Stadium MK

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Chris Ashton, Ben Foden and Paul Diggin celebrated Saints' semi-final win at Stadium MK | Getty

Courtney Lawes was on the charge for Saints

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Courtney Lawes was on the charge for Saints | Getty

Phil Dowson carried his team forward against Perpignan

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Phil Dowson carried his team forward against Perpignan | Getty

Jon Clarke was on the scoresheet

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Jon Clarke was on the scoresheet | Getty

Jon Clarke enjoyed his magic moment

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Jon Clarke enjoyed his magic moment | Getty

Ben Foden bagged a try

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Ben Foden bagged a try | Getty

Courtney Lawes was on the charge for Saints

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Courtney Lawes was on the charge for Saints | Getty

Phil Dowson carried his team forward against Perpignan

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Phil Dowson carried his team forward against Perpignan | Getty

Jon Clarke was on the scoresheet

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Jon Clarke was on the scoresheet | Getty

Jon Clarke enjoyed his magic moment

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Jon Clarke enjoyed his magic moment | Getty