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Anthony Belleau started at fly-half

Northampton Saints 28 Cardiff Rugby 12: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

George Hendy scored a key try for Saints against Cardiff (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Hendy hails 'absolutely phenomenal' Saints forwards after win against Cardiff

Cardiff head coach Corniel Van Zyl (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Opposition view: 'We can keep our heads high', says Cardiff boss

Fraser Dingwall came off the bench to score for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson praises Saints for dealing with tricky conditions in Cardiff clash

George Hendy had a huge impact for Saints, scoring a crucial second-half try (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Hendy heroics help Saints to grab win against Cardiff in Champions Cup opener

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson's Saints set for 'pretty tasty' clash with Cardiff

Soane Tonga'uiha in action the last time Saints faced Cardiff, way back in December 2010 (photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Cardiff Rugby: Big match preview

Fraser Dingwall was left disappointed after Saints exited the Champions Cup at Bath last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Regrets still linger as Saints prepare to return to Champions Cup action

Callum Chick on the charge against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to influential No.8 Callum Chick

Danilo Fischetti (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Fischetti ready to face Cardiff after helping Saints to defuse Bath 'bomb squad'

Alex Mitchell scored a stunning solo try last Saturday (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Sharing game time with McParland 'really helping me', says Mitchell

Tom Pearson is eyeing another big season

Saints 'have all the ingredients' for another successful season, says Pearson

Faryl Smith of Kettering

Britain's Got Talent star to sing anthem at FA Community Shield

Brackley Town boss Andy Whing

Whing happy as Brackley claim draw at Welsh Premier League side

Chris Lynn hit his fifth T20 century for the Steelbacks in their win at Glamorgan (Picture: century )

Chris Lynn insists there's more to come from table-topping Steelbacks

Chris Lynn starred with the bat on his return to action for the Steelbacks

Lynn hammers fifth Northants century as Steelbacks secure home quarter-final
Chris Lynn’s record-breaking century secured a home quarter-final in the Vitality Blast for the Northants Steelbacks with two games to spare after a 53-run win over Glamorgan in Cardiff on Wednesday night.
Blake Bint

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

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

The council said internal temperatures in the Guildhall are likely to exceed 30 degrees during the red weather alert. Credit: Nadia Lincoln LDRS

Council meeting called off as Guildhall set to become ‘uncomfortably hot’

Josh Kemeny (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Kemeny 'couldn't be more excited' about playing in a PREM final

James Ramm suffered a hamstring injury against Castres Olympique on April 3 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints star James Ramm

Saints beat Bath last time out (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints set for the run-in after taking a much-needed break

Kelvin Thomas

Thomas 'takes responsibility' for 'embarrassing' second half of season

David McGoldrick of Barnsley controls the ball under pressure from Max Dyche (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Northampton Town 0 Barnsley 1: James Heneghan's player ratings

Colin Calderwood

Calderwood blames other factors, not application, for Cardiff thrashing

Colin Calderwood

'It sounds outlandish' - Calderwood sets long-term goal after disastrous season

Colin Calderwood

Calderwood reveals type of players Cobblers will look to recruit this summer

Brian Barry-Murphy

Opposition view: Cardiff boss hails 'perfect' day after Bluebirds crush Cobblers
Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy was pleased that his players listened to his message and ‘turned on the style’ when thrashing Northampton 5-1 on Saturday.
James Heneghan

Colin Calderwood

'An insult to us' - Calderwood responds to questions over lack of effort

Colin Calderwood

Cobblers 'ashamed' after being 'tortured' by Cardiff City to set new club

Kyle McAdam

Sorry Cobblers make unwanted history after Cardiff City pumping

Colin Calderwood has lost all seven of his games in interim charge. Picture: Pete Norton

Cobblers must 'address' mental fragility after recurring theme strikes again

George Furbank was man of the match against Castres (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Furbank feels Saints have the confidence and personnel to claim European glory

George Furbank with Phil Dowson after Saints' win at Sale in January (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Complete respect' - Furbank hails connection between Saints players and coaches

Sixfields

Agent fees revealed - how much did Cobblers spend on agents in 2025/26?

Louis Kimber made the switch from Leicestershire to Northants over the winter

Kimber out to make an early impression as Northants take on Cardiff students

Kevin Nolan

Nolan admits to 'big problem' that Cobblers must address

Richie Wellens

Opposition view: Orient needed to beat Cobblers 'by hook or by crook' - Wellens

Kevin Nolan and Colin Calderwood

Calderwood confirms rotation plan as players and staff exchange honest words

Ed Prowse in action for Saints at Bath in December (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'We can't thank the fans enough' - Prowse hails Saints supporters

The view from The Whitebrook.

This non touristy part of Wales reminds me of the south of France

Kion Etete

Injury-cursed Kion Etete has another new club

Fans have been having their say on the best and worst match experiences in League One.

Is this the worst League One ground Cobblers fans will visit this season?

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson's Saints relishing another big battle with 'outstanding' Bordeaux

Craig Wright (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Wright outlines World Cup ambition after signing new deal with Saints

Josh Kemeny is staying at Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Kemeny outlines 'massive factor' in his decision to stay at Saints

Lynden Gooch missed the trip to Cardiff due to illness.

Huddersfield squad hit by sickness bug ahead of Cobblers clash

Kevin Nolan

Nolan: Cobblers showing why we didn't sign another number nine in the summer

Saints reached the Champions Cup final last season, beating Leinster in the semi-final (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

IN PICTURES: Saints' top performers in last season's Champions Cup

Kevin Nolan

'It's the most annoying thing' - Nolan calls on Cobblers to put it all together

Kevin Nolan and Colin Calderwood

Nolan knows his January targets as Cobblers start recruitment work

Kevin Nolan

Nolan 'peeved' by comments made about Cobblers

Jack Burroughs and Kevin Nolan

Burroughs admits his 'surprise' at Nolan's decision

Kevin Nolan

Nolan: We'll play a lot worse than that and win this season

Kevin Nolan and Ethan Wheatley have a close relationship. Picture: Pete Norton

Nolan's message to Wheatley after striker's joy turns to dismay against Cardiff

Ethan Wheatley

Deflated Wheatley reflects on his emotional rollercoaster against Cardiff

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