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Fin Smith in action at Ashton Gate (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Bears legend Luatua hails Saints star Smith for actions during worrying incident

Alex Coles saw a try ruled out at Bristol (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Coles says Bristol defeat was a wake-up call for Saints ahead of big Bath battle

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints 'can't wait until the 60th minute to start throwing shots at teams'

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Louis Rees-Zammit scored twice (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

'We just didn't execute anything to our level', says Saints boss Dowson

Henry Pollock helped Saints to claim a long-awaited win at Sale in January (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints bid to replicate superb win at Sale as they return to Bristol

Fraser Dingwall skippered Saints to victory against Newcastle Red Bulls (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to skipper Fraser Dingwall

Phil Dowson addressing his players after their Gallagher PREM final win in June (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Dowson outlines Saints' main motivation ahead of new season

Chris Lynn returns to the Steelbacks team for Wednesday night's clash at Glamorgan (Picture: Peter Short)placeholder image

Chris Lynn returns as Steelbacks aim to return to winning ways at Glamorgan

Dawid Malan hammered 91 not out for Gloucestershire in their eight-wicket defeat to Northants Steelbacks on Wednresday (Picture: Jacob Hurry/Gloucestershire Cricket)placeholder image

Malan admits Steelbacks playing a 'different game' as they power on in Blast

Northants Steelbacks head coach Darren Lehmann (Picture: Peter Short)placeholder image

Lehmann hails 'magnificent chase' as sensational Steelbacks march on in Blast

David Willey hammered 73 from just 32 balls as the Steelbacks hammered Gloucestershireplaceholder image

Willey and McSweeney too hot to handle as Steelbacks make it eight out of eight

Darren Lehmann and David Willey have led Northants Steelbacks to seven wins out of seven in the Blast (Picture: Peter Short)placeholder image

'Tough competitors' Gloucestershire will be big test for high-flying Steelbacks

Chris Lynn is expected to be fit to take on Gloucestershire (Picture: Peter Short)placeholder image

Lynn fitness latest as former England man gets set to make Gloucestershire debut

Saints and Tigers are set to scrap it out in a Gallagher PREM play-off semi-final on Friday night (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

'Great narrative' as Saints get set to take on Leicester Tigers again

Robyn Milner, Spectrum Brandsplaceholder image

Alice Ferns unveils exclusive design for Russell Hobbs

Beauty lovers outside the eagerly awaited new Boots Beauty store in Bristolplaceholder image

Boots opens huge new beauty store with 200 brands and exclusive deals

Boots has unveiled its first standalone beauty destination outside London featuring 200 brands, immersive experiences and huge savings on skincare, make-up, fragrance and wellness

Julie Bayley

Henry Pollock and Tommy Freeman balance hard work with fun (picture: Adam Gumbs)placeholder image

Balancing fun with hard work proves to be recipe for success at Saints

Gloucestershire head coach Mark Alleyneplaceholder image

Gloucestershire coach Mark Alleyne defends 'exciting' Bristol playing surface

Lewis McManus celebrates after hitting the winning runs for Northanats against Gloucestershire on Monday (Picture: Jacob Hurry/Gloucestershire Cricket)placeholder image

Kimber delight as he hits crucial knock in nail-biting Northants win

George Hendy scored four tries against Bristol (photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)placeholder image

Four-try hero Hendy so happy with Saints' statement win against Bristol

Craig Miles is congratulated by his Gloucestershire teammates after having Northamptonshire's George Bartlett caught at the wicket. Pic: Rachel Le Poidevin/Gloucestershire Cricket.placeholder image

Lehmann brands playing surface 'not good enough' after chaotic day in Bristol

The aerial marketing agency offers advertising on the side of hot air balloons, and it is named in honour of Jamie’s premature daughter who passed away in 2008.placeholder image

PICTURES: Hot air balloon business passionate about bringing novelty to the sky

George Hendy played a key role in Saints' tries against Tigers last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to talented back George Hendy

Manny Iyogun (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

'We really need to up our game', says Saints prop Iyogun

Tom Lockett (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Lockett set to miss Saints' Gallagher PREM game against Bristol Bears

Josie Groves. on loan from  The Blaze, scored an unbeaten half-century for Steelbacks Women in their win over Gloucestershire on Sundayplaceholder image

Groves and Ascott deliver century stand as Steelbacks Women sink Gloucestershire

A number of "unique" hot air balloons could be seen overhead in Northampton over the weekend of April 24 - April 26.placeholder image

In pictures: 'Rare' hot air balloons including battery take to the skies

A number of “novelty” and “rare” hot air balloons, including a battery and a coffee jar, took to the skies over Northampton

Carly Odell

The Northants Blackball Pool team celebrate their national title successplaceholder image

Northants hold nerve in final play-off to clinch national blackball pool title

Tom West (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)placeholder image

Tom West talks injuries, messages from Saints' England men, Mujati memories

Danilo Fischetti bagged Saints' bonus-point try (photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

'A little bit of frustration' for Bordeaux after Saints bag bonus point