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The ongoing 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership preseason has heated up, and not just due to a long summer. The Barbarians FC became a ‘player’ last weekend when they pushed the Northampton Saints hard at Franklin’s Gardens. In a type of festival game atmosphere, spectators will have enjoyed the 12-48 win to the Baabaas, though Saints ‘dye […] READ MORE
In the heart of the country and strong Rugby territory sits Franklin’s Gardens. A very traditional stadium hosting a traditional rugby club: the Northampton Saints. Last Word on Rugby’s Premiership Grounds focus continues, following on our popular profiles of Sixways, Kingsholm and The Rec grounds. Embed from Getty Images The history of Franklin’s Gardens The home […] READ MORE
The Premiership Rugby 7s returns to the East Midlands this summer. For the 2nd year running, Franklin’s Gardens will play host to the series on July 27-28. READ MORE
If such a thing as respite exists in the Aviva Premiership then both Northampton and Bath can look forward to some next week after completing the most ferocious opening three fixtures either could’ve possibly asked for. Northampton Saints’ revival continued with their second win in three games whilst Bath’s perfect start was brought to an […] READ MORE
On Wednesday, it was announced that the Welsh fly-half had agreed to leave Ospreys and move to the Aviva Premiership next season to link up with his Wales team-mate George North at Northampton Saints. After witnessing the East Midlanders’ limp display at Twickenham on Saturday, could Dan Biggar be Northampton’s knight in shining armour? Welcome […] READ MORE
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