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Super Saints youngsters seal sevens final spot

A young Northampton Saints side booked their place in next week’s finals of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premier Rugby Sevens with three wins out of three in Group C at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening.

Academy youngsters get chance in Saints sevens squad

Northampton Saints have named their 12 man squad for tomorrow night's leg of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premier Rugby Sevens Series at Franklin's Gardens.

Sutil eyes return to form in Hungary

Adrian Sutil is optimistic that this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix will provide him with redemption from Force India's nightmare in Germany.

Honours even between Diamonds and Southend

It finished all square at Nene Park on Wednesday evening as Rushden & Diamonds drew 0-0 with Southend United in their latest friendly.

Hopley jumped at chance to make academy Mark

At 26, Mark Hopley holds the honour of being the youngest Aviva Premiership academy coach in the country, although it is probably fair to say that he would rather be back in pre-season training on the playing side.

Elliott and Nutley to step up for sevens challenge

Jamie Elliott and Ben Nutley are probably not the two most familiar names in the Northampton Saints squad, but the Academy pair are hoping that tomorrow night’s leg of the Premiership Sevens Series at Franklin’s Gardens will allow them to show what they are capable of.

Cue ace Ebdon issues performance warning

Peter Ebdon

Peter Ebdon has taken the unusual step of issuing a statement saying that he is not expecting to perform well in next week’s Roewe Shanghai Masters qualifiers.



UK & world sport


Wigan march past Leeds

Wigan march past Leeds

In-form Wigan put one hand on the league leader's shield as they claimed their first win at Headingley in five attempts with a 26-12 triumph.

Myhill joins West Brom

Myhill joins West Brom

West Brom have moved to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season with the signing of Hull goalkeeper Boaz Myhill.

Madrid complete Khedira deal

Madrid complete Khedira deal

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of midfielder Sami Khedira from Stuttgart.

Ennis in strong position

Ennis in strong position

Britain's Jessica Ennis will take a 110-point lead into the second day of the heptathlon in the European Championships in Barcelona on Saturday.





Saints

Super Saints youngsters seal sevens final spot

A young Northampton Saints side booked their place in next week’s finals of the JP Morgan Asset Management Premier Rugby Sevens with three wins out of three in Group C at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening.


Cobblers

Guinan going still an option

Ian Sampson admitted that Steve Guinan could still leave Northampton Town despite his goalscoring form so far in pre-season.


Northants CCC

Hall rues exit as Vaas stay ends

There could have been few more unhappy places to be on Tuesday evening than the supporters' buses after Northamptonshire Steelbacks' seven wicket defeat at Somerset - but that was the option Chaminda Vaas took to get back from Taunton.