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# northampton - Friday 11 January, 2013

Heineken Cup: Bad news for Leinster as Montpellier take 5 points off Sale

Meanwhile, Northampton’s win over Castres puts Ulster into the knock-out stages.

# northampton - Saturday 15 December, 2012

Heineken Cup round-up: Saints down Ulster, Montpellier top pool

There were wins too today for Exeter, Leicester and Harlequins.

As it happened: Ulster v Northampton, Heineken Cup

Ulster took on Northampton, as the English side looked to avenge their recent loss against Mark Anscombe’s men.

4 key battles for Ulster to overcome tonight

The toughest battle is within their own camp.

# northampton - Friday 14 December, 2012

Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s European rugby

Our four provinces are facing into make-or-break weekend, here’s all you need to know.

# northampton - Monday 10 December, 2012

Foul play: Hartley cited over Ulster incident

The Northampton forward struck Rory Best on the arm in the Heineken Cup game on Friday night.

‘Preparations were perfect, everything else was a bit of a disaster’ – Best on RWC ’07

The former Ireland flanker played his final match in the pool stage elimination by Argentina.

# northampton - Saturday 8 December, 2012

Gone again: Muller due another 8 weeks out with fractured arm

The Ulster captain left the pitch early last night and looks set to be out until February.

‘A bit of a statement’: Ulster show their worth

There was nothing lucky about Ulster’s 13th consecutive win, this was an exceptional tactical display.

# northampton - Friday 7 December, 2012

As it happened: Northampton v Ulster, Heineken Cup

We brought the minute-by-minute coverage, Ulster brought the house down.

# northampton - Thursday 6 December, 2012

Heineken Cup: Henderson, Trimble preferred for Ulster’s Northampton trip

Mark Anscombe has resisted the temptation to unleash Craig Gilroy and Nick Williams on the Saints from the start.

# northampton - Tuesday 4 December, 2012

Heineken Cup: Anscombe certain Ulster can move out of survival mode

This Friday’s away trip to Northampton will require the continent’s in-form team to up their game even further.

# northampton - Friday 19 October, 2012

Heineken Cup: Castres off the mark with win over Saints

The French side shelved talk of disinterest by defeating the 2011 runners-up.

As it happened: Glasgow Warriors v Ulster, Heineken Cup

It wasn’t pretty, but we had minute-by-minute updates from Scotstoun where Ulster sought to continue their fine run of European form.

# northampton - Sunday 14 October, 2012

Heineken Cup 2012: Saints march on as Sale trump Blues

Northampton staged an impressive comeback, after their opponents had claimed a 15-point lead.

# northampton - Friday 12 October, 2012

As it happened: Ulster v Castres Olympique, Heineken Cup

We went minute-by-minute as last year’s runners-up kicked off the new European season at Ravenhill.

# northampton - Tuesday 9 October, 2012

Brutal truth: Trophies the target for ambitious Anscombe

Ulster’s new coach is intent on earning the right to be judged on his own achievements, not his predecessor’s.

# northampton - Friday 5 October, 2012

Green pastures: O’Leary and London Irish welcome league-leading Northampton Saints Interview This post contains videos

Green pastures: O’Leary and London Irish welcome league-leading Northampton Saints

Each week, TheScore.ie catches up with an Irish player or coach plying their rugby trade in the Aviva Premiership.

# northampton - Tuesday 18 September, 2012

Ben Foden a doubt for Heineken Cup, November tests

The Northampton fullback will be out for ‘a number of weeks’ after injuring his ankle last week.

# northampton - Saturday 18 August, 2012

Rugby round-up: Ulster draw with Tigers on a chastening day for Leinster and Connacht

It was a tough day for two of the provinces in England while Mark Anscombe’s men needed a late try to avoid defeat.

# northampton - Thursday 16 August, 2012

Captain Doug to oversee Munster’s new centre combination

Howlett starts for the second time in two weeks as James Downey and Casey Laulala get their chance to shine against Bristol.

# northampton - Thursday 26 July, 2012

Heineken Cup: Clermont and Leinster to meet in back-to-back December weekends

The dates and times of our provinces’ Heineken Cup pool fixtures have been announced today.

# northampton - Tuesday 10 July, 2012

Italy star Masi joins Wasps

The 31-year-old, a free agent following the collapse of Italian side Aironi due to financial problems, has been capped 69 times for Italy.

# northampton - Saturday 31 March, 2012

Who’s the boss? Leinster seek to assert themselves on unwelcome territory

Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.

# northampton - Friday 2 March, 2012

Follow Friday: It’s Simon Zebo FF This post contains images

Follow Friday: It’s Simon Zebo

Every Friday we’ll point you in the right direction for some of the most interesting sportsmen and women on the Twitter.

# northampton - Saturday 21 January, 2012

As it happened: Five-star Munster win and claim top seeding

Can Munster conjure up one more win? Their form isn’t the best, but you can never write off the Reds…

# northampton - Wednesday 18 January, 2012

Happy returns: Roger Wilson to rejoin Ulster

‘I’m delighted to be coming back’ – Northampton number 8 will re-sign with the Irish province at the start of next season.

# northampton - Friday 23 December, 2011

The Magnificent Seven: the most memorable games of 2011 Flashback This post contains videos

The Magnificent Seven: the most memorable games of 2011

Take a look back at some of the best sporting moments of the past 12 months.

# northampton - Saturday 12 November, 2011

Simply stunning: O’Gara snatches Munster win with final kick of the game

Well that was something! Ronan O’Gara’s last gasp drop goal saw Munster come from behind against Northampton and start their European campaign with a win.

# northampton - Tuesday 8 November, 2011

Back to the future: here’s your Heineken Cup pool previews, part 1

The kick-off of this year’s Heineken Cup is a few days away. Here’s how we reckon pools 1 and 2 will go.

# northampton - Monday 7 November, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Second woman dies after Northampton nightclub crush Northampton

Second woman dies after Northampton nightclub crush

Police say they have recovered over 400 personal items including coats and handbags left in the club after last month’s incident.

# northampton - Wednesday 19 October, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Woman killed in suspected nightclub crush Northampton

Woman killed in suspected nightclub crush

Police are investigating the events which led up to the fatal injuries. Two other women are being treated for critical injuries sustained in the incident.

# northampton - Monday 29 August, 2011

Leinster Rugby downplay Mujati’s accusations of racism

Heinke van der Merwe and Steven Sykes were alleged to have called the Northampton player a “baboon”.

# northampton - Friday 27 May, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Gardaí circulate appeal over murder of family in Northampton, England UK

Gardaí circulate appeal over murder of family in Northampton, England

UK police continue to search for information regarding the whereabouts of the man they suspect of being involved in the deaths of four people, including two teenagers.

# northampton - Friday 20 May, 2011

A guide to recognising your Northampton Saints…

Need to spoof your way through an afternoon on a barstool tomorrow? Here’s the low-down on the Saints – or the Jimmies as they’re known – ahead of the big game in Cardiff.

# northampton - Wednesday 4 May, 2011

From TheJournal.ie Northampton family killings suspect lost court case against victims Northampton

Northampton family killings suspect lost court case against victims

Police in the UK have released more information on the stabbing of four family members at the weekend, and of the man they are anxious to speak to in connection with the deaths.

# northampton - Friday 8 April, 2011

Hooked: Frankie Sheahan’s rugby weekend preview

The former Munster man sends this update from Brive ahead of a massive weekend for Irish rugby.

# northampton - Tuesday 29 March, 2011

Foden arrested for criminal damage

The England full-back has been bailed pending further inquiries.

# northampton - Monday 10 January, 2011

Murphy’s law: Kidney facing full-back injury worry as Geordan joins Kearney on sidelines

It’s more bad news for Ireland Rugby fans ahead of the the Six Nations kick-off.