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Northampton make another signing

Jared Hodgkiss became Northampton Town's second deadline day signing after joining on loan from West Bromwich Albion until the end of the season...
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Brawn GP cleared

Brawn GP have been cleared to race with their rear diffuser in Melbourne after the FIA threw out the appeal against it...

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Wilson expects Blues battle

Roger Wilson is expecting Saturday's EDF Energy Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues to be a physical battle...
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Mallinder eyes return to Twickenham

Jim Mallinder is eyeing a return to Twickenham for the second year in a row as Northampton Saints prepare to face Cardiff Blues on Saturday...

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Jelleyman leaves Diamonds

Gareth Jelleyman has left Rushden & Diamonds to join Barrow on loan for the rest of the season...

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Countdown to Formula 1

Sport - Formula 1Giancarlo Fisichella is looking forward to the first race of the season in Australia, returning to the venue he took victory at in 2005...

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Cobblers look to tighten up defence

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Northampton TownStuart Gray is looking for his side to stamp out the defensive errors that led to Northampton Town's defeat to Swindon Town on Tuesday...

(26/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Cobblers fail to pull clear of relegation zone

Sport - Northampton TownPeterborough united 1 (1) – (0) 0 Northampton Town Attendance – 8,881
Man of the Match – Charlie Lee (Peterborough United)... (14/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Clare makes Mansfield move

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - DiamondsDaryl Clare's protracted move away from Nene Park has been completed after the Rushden & Diamonds forward joined Mansfield Town on loan... () Read More [Read More]



Button stays positive

MOTOR SPORT

Sport - Chequered flagJenson Button felt the first official test of the new Brawn GP car went well, despite gearbox problems on day one of testing in Barcelona... () Read More [Read More]



Sutil pleased with progress

MOTOR SPORT

Sport - Force India Formula One pre-season testing session 2009Adrian Sutil was feeling upbeat after Force India completed a full qualifying and race simulation on the first day of testing at Barcelona yesterday... () Read More [Read More]



Gray anger at poor first half

FOOTBALL

Sport - Northampton TownStuart Gray slammed his Northampton Town side for their first half performance after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Tranmere Rovers...
(09/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Sutil upbeat following first full test

MOTORSPORT

Sport - Chequered flagAdrian Sutil was feeling positive after his first full day in the new Force India car at pre-season testing in Jerez on Tuesday... () Read More [Read More]



Diamonds v Oxford moved

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - DiamondsRushden & Diamonds' scheduled game with Oxford United has been moved back to Tuesday March 24 at 7.45pm... () Read More [Read More]



Browne-Akinyemi leads way for Phoenix ladies

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies team celebrateAngelina Browne-Akinyemi scored a spectacular 44 points as Wellingborough went top of Division Two with a win over Holbrook at Weavers Leisure Centre... (03/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Hard work doesn't pay off for Phoenix

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies logoWellingborough Phoenix put in two decent displays over the weekend, but came away with nothing to show for it... (03/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Neptunes sting Hornets to boost survival hopes

BASKETBALL

Sport - BasketballA weakened Northampton Neptunes side won against the odds in a crucial game at Colchester on Saturday... (03/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Fisichella goes fourth fastest

MOTORSPORT

Sport - Chequered flagGiancarlo Fisichella recorded the fourth fastest lap for Force India on day two of pre-season testing in Jerez... () Read More [Read More]



Saints England pair available for Worcester

SAINTS

Sport - Ben Foden in action against the Leicester TigersDylan Hartley and Ben Foden have both been released from the England squad to play for Northampton Saints on Saturday... (02/03/2009) Read More [Read More]



Tickets still available for Dons clash

COBBLERS

Sport - Northampton TownNorthampton Town fans can still purchase tickets for Tuesday night's derby clash with the MK Dons at Sixfields... () Read More [Read More]



Saints pay price for early tries

SAINTS

Sport - Jim MallinderJim Mallinder offered no excuses after Northampton Saints lost their unbeaten home record in a 19-13 defeat to Newcastle Falcons on Saturday... () Read More [Read More]



Arthur signs for Diamonds

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsFormer Kettering Town loanee Chris Arthur has signed on loan for ... (27/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Kruger is on dream street

SAINTS

Sport - Juandre Kruger makes a tackleJuandre Kruger is enjoying life at Franklin's Gardens and is determined to make the best of his chance with Northampton Saints... (26/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Bayo hit with increased ban

COBBLERS

Sport - Akinfenwa red cardAdebayo Akinfenwa has been given an extra one match ban on top of his suspension for a red card against Brighton & Hove Albion... () Read More [Read More]



Mallinder wants to keep run going

SAINTS

Sport - Jim MallinderJim Mallinder is targeting a win over Newcastle Falcons this weekend for Northampton Saints to extend their unbeaten home record... (26/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Corby foiled by Bedford keeper

FOOTBALL

Sport - Corby Town FCCorby felt aggreived after Bedford's keeper avoided a red card for a cynical foul on striker Steve Diggin early in the game and then saved a second half penalty to deny them a point ... (26/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Zieler loan spell ends

COBBLERS

Sport - GoalkeeperRon-Robert Zieler will not be featuring for Northampton Town at the weekend after his loan deal expired on Thursday... (26/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Edinburgh hopes to bridge gap

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsCaretaker manager Justin Edinburgh is hoping to bridge the divide between his Rushden & Diamonds squad and the club's supporters... () Read More [Read More]



Cobblers fight Akinfenwa ban

COBBLERS

Sport - Akinfenwa red cardNorthampton Town are to appeal against the red card given to Adebayo Akinfenwa in Tuesday night's 1-1 draw with Brighton. () Read More [Read More]



Barrett leads the way for Phoenix

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies logoExcellent three-point shooting from Danny Barrett helped Phoenix seal an eighth win of the season and a double over Oxford Brookes. () Read More [Read More]



Double delight for Phoenix ladies

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies team celebratePhoenix Ladies gained some measure of revenge for the defeat to Brixton in National Trophy Final earlier this month as they put the team in position to secure second place in the division. () Read More [Read More]



Neptunes fall in Warriors battle

BASKETBALL

Sport - BasketballNorthampton Neptunes again came up short against local rivals Leicester Warriors on Saturday at Lings Forum leisure centre... () Read More [Read More]



Diamonds sparkle for caretaker boss

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsSecond half strikes from Andy Burgess and Rob Wolleaston made it two wins out of two for Rushden & Diamonds' caretaker manager Justin Edinburgh ... () Read More [Read More]



Murray returns for Scotland

NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

Sport - Northampton SaintsEuan Murray has returned to the Scotland starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Italy... () Read More [Read More]



Cobblers saddled with fourth loss on spin

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Northampton TownNorthampton Town 0
Walsall 2

Late strikes by Stephen Hughes and Jabo Ibehre were enough to snatch the win for Walsall as they condemned Northampton Town to their fourth straight defeat... (23/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Dickson looking for England nod

SAINTS

Sport - Lee DicksonLee Dickson is hoping he will be able to secure a place in the England squad after his recent extended run in the Northampton Saints first team ... () Read More [Read More]



Saints stars return hoping to sting Wasps

SAINTS

Sport - Jim MallinderJim Mallinder is pleased that he will have his Six Nations stars back for Northampton Saints' trip to Wasps on Sunday ... (19/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Ladies fall to league leaders

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies team celebratePhoenix Ladies failed to avenge their only previous league defeat against the Division Two leaders on Saturday and now do not have their destiny in their own hands for the title race... () Read More [Read More]



Phoenix come up short

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies logoA short-handed Wellingborough Phoenix came off second best when they travelled down to London to face play-off chasing Eastside Eagles... (17/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Diamonds v Lewes Re-arranged

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds' home game against Lewes has been re-arranged for Tuesday March 10. () Read More [Read More]



Broadbent Returns to Huddersfield

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsDaniel Broadbent has returned to parent club Huddersfield Town after his loan deal at Rushden & Diamonds expired over the weekend...

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First Female Fustal League Launched

Sport - Northamptonshire Football AssociationThe county's first female futsal league is set to begin on March 3, with the winners in with a chance of going through to the National Finals...

(16/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Mallinder pleased with come back win

SAINTS

Sport - Jim MallinderJim Mallinder was impressed with Northampton Saints' second half fight-back as they came from 9-8 down at the break to record a 20-15 win over Saracens...
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This week's fixtures

This week's fixtures...
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Weekend football round-up

Northampton Town slipped closer to the League One relegation zone with a 2-1 defeat away to Oldham Athletic...

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Myler makes it 100 per cent at home

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Northampton Saints v SaracensSAINTS 20
SARACENS 15

Stephen Myler kicked Northampton Saints to a comeback victory to maintain their one hundred per cent record at Franklin's Gardens ... () Read More [Full report]



More snow woe for Steelmen

CORBY TOWN FC

Sport - Snow affects matchCorby home match against Bedford Town has been postponed less than two hours before the kick off, not because of the overnight frost but due to the heavy snowfall on ... () Read More [Read More]



Diamonds match postponed

RUSHDEN & DIAMONDS

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds' game at home to Lewes has been postponed due to a frozen pitch ... () Read More [Read More]



Everitt relishing chance of Saints start

SAINTS

Sport - Barry EverittBarry Everitt is raring to go ahead of Northampton Saints' return to Guinness Premiership rugby against Saracens this weekend ... () Read More [Read More]



Dyer pens one year deal

COBBLERS

Sport - Northampton TownNorthampton Town youngster Alex Dyer has signed a 12 month extension to his contract ... () Read More [Read More]



Saints v Saracens

MATCH PREVIEW

Sport - SaintsAfter a week off, Northampton Saints return to Guinness Premiership action this weekend when Saracens visit Franklin's Gardens on Saturday ... () Read More [Read More]



No Scotland spot for Saints winger

SAINTS

Sport - Sean LamontSean Lamont has missed out in Scotland's 22 man squad for Saturday's game against France in Paris, but Scott Gray retains his place on the bench ... () Read More [Read More]



Coach backs Foden despite England blow

SAINTS

Sport - Ben Foden in action against the Leicester TigersJim Mallinder believes Ben Foden has a bright international future ahead of him after the 23-year-old returned to Northampton Saints this week ... () Read More [Read More]



Davis adds to injury woe

COBBLERS

Sport - Northampton TownPromotion chasers Oldham Athletic provide the test for Northampton Town this Saturday when the Cobblers head to Boundary Park in search of some much needed points ... () Read More [Read More]



Busy times for Poppies

KETTERING TOWN

Sport - Kettering TownThe fixtures continue to pile up for Kettering Town after their scheduled clash with Oxford United over the weekend was postponed twice ... () Read More [Read More]



Ski star Behnke heads to the Alps

SKIING

Sport - Moulton skier Marek BehnkePromising Moulton skier Marek Behnke heads out to Bormio this weekend to compete in the English Championships ... () Read More [Read More]



Battle to beat weather

CORBY TOWN

Sport - Snow on a pitchGraham Drury and a band of friends and supporters will be working hard to get the Rockingham Triange ready for Corby's scheduled encouter with Bedford Town on Saturday ... () Read More [Read More]



Foden's England blow

RUGBY

Sport - Ben Foden in action against the Leicester TigersBen Foden has been dropped from the England side to play defending Six Nations champions Wales on Saturday ... (10/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Diamonds boss calls it a day

FOOTBALL

Sport - Diamonds boss Garry Hill speaks to fansGarry Hill has resigned as Rushden & Diamonds manager following last night's 3-0 defeat to Burton Albion ... (10/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Phoenix fall to Topcats in final

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies logoWellingborough Phoenix Ladies could not repeat last week's exploits against Brixton Topcats, falling at the final hurdle in Nottingham on Sunday. Phoenix had snatched a 77-70 win from the Topcats ... () Read More [Read More]



FA open online booking system

Sport - Northamptonshire Football AssociationThe Northamptonshire FA (NFA) have introduced a brand new online course booking system for course participants. The online booking system will enable users the opportunity to book onto a variety ... () Read More [Read More]



Neptunes aiming to climb out of relegation spot

Sport - BasketballNorthampton Neptunes player/coach Mark Spatcher sees this weekend's double header as key to his side's survival hopes. The Neptunes suffered a postponement at the weekend as their trip to NEWI Nets ... () Read More [Read More]



Poppies game postponed again

Sport - Kettering TownKettering Town's re-arranged game against Oxford United tomorrow night, Tuesday, has once again fallen victim to the weather. The game was moved from Saturday after the heavy snowfall towards the end ... () Read More [Read More]



Diamonds clash moved to Monday

FOOTBALL

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsBurton Albion v Rushden & Diamonds ... (07/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Poppies' game postponed due to snow

FOOTBALL

Sport - Kettering TownKettering Town's clash with Oxford United on Saturday has been postponed due to the heavy snowfall in the county... (06/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Saints draw Irish club in Euro cup

RUGBY

Sport - SaintsNorthampton Saints will face Connacht on Saturday April 11 ... (05/02/2009) Read More [Read More]



Diamonds clash off due to weather

FOOTBALL

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds' scheduled Thursday night clash with Burton Albion has been postponed until Saturday ... () Read More [Read More]



Myler gets call from country

RUGBY

Sport - Stephen Myler kicks for goalStephen Myler became the fourth Northampton Saints played to be called up for England duty this week after being named on the bench for the Saxons ... () Read More [Read More]



Phoenix fired up for final

BASKETBALL

Sport - Wellingborough Phoenix Ladies team celebrateWELLINGBOROUGH Phoenix ladies basketball team are all set for their National Trophy final against Brixton Topcats on Sunday ... () Read More [Read More]



Cobblers fixture re-arranged

FOOTBALL

Sport - Northampton TownNorthampton Town have re-arranged their game at home to Swindon Town for Tuesday March 24 ... () Read More [Read More]



Drury: We must beat Evesham

FOOTBALL

Sport - Football GRAHAM Drury is fully focused on Corby Town's trip to Evesham United on Saturday as the Steelmen look to keep up their push for promotion ... () Read More [Read More]



Lawes starts in Six Nations opener

Sport - SaintsCourtney Lawes will start for England Under-20s when they get their Six Nations defence underway against Italy on Friday evening ... () Read More [Read More]



Basketball report

England Basketball League Division Two
Northampton Netpunes 66
London Mets 114
Northampton Neptunes were dealt their heaviest defeat of the season as they went down at Lings Forum in the final quarter...

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Weekend football round-up

League One
Lloyd Dyer's second half strike gave Leicester City the bragging rights in the East Midlands after a 2-1 win over Northampton Town...

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Adult Fustal league competition

The Northamptonshire FA are looking into the possibility of running an Adult Futsal league...

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Loan extension agreed for Paul Rodgers

Paul Rodgers is staying at Northampton Town until the end of the season after the Cobblers agreed an extension to the Arsenal defender's loan...

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Robinson staying put

Kurt Robinson will be staying with Rushden & Diamonds for the rest of the season after extending his loan deal from Ipswich Town...
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Praise for young side

Garry Hill praised his young Rushden & Diamonds side after their agonising late defeat to Cambridge United on Sunday...

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Diamonds downed with late winner

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds 1
Cambridge United 2

Phil Bolland's headed goal three minutes from time saw Cambridge United snatch victory at Nene Park as Rushden & Diamonds' winless streak extended to six games ...


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Saints away day blues continue

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - SaintsHarlequins 27
Northampton Saints 6

Northampton Saints' woes on the road in the Guinness Premiership continued after a humbling and dismal defeat away to Harlequins ... () Read More [Read More]



Spencer leaves Saints

Sport - Carlos SpencerEx All-Black fly-half Carlos Spencer has left Northampton Saints by mutual agreement ... () Read More [Read More]



Downey wants first away win of season

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - James Downey against LeicesterJames Downey has called on his Northampton Saints team mates to match their home form when the team travel to Harlequins on Saturday ... () Read More [Read More]



Cobblers derby tickets on sale

Sport - Northampton TownNorthampton Town fans can still get tickets for this Saturday's East Midlands derby with Leicester City ... () Read More [Read More]



Flanker back to Best after suspension

RUGBY

Sport - Neil BestJim Mallinder says Neil Best is ready to return for Northampton Saints after completing his 18 week suspension ... () Read More [Read More]



Saints seek to banish away day blues

MATCH PREVIEW: HARLEQUINS V SAINTS

Sport - Jim MallinderNORTHAMPTON Saints will be bidding to banish their awful away form in the Guinness Premiership when they travel to Harlequins on Saturday ... (28/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Teen is best of British in ski race

SKIING

Sport - SkiingMoulton's Marek Behnke finished 24th in his first Swiss Cup Skiercross race event in Zweisimmen on Sunday ... () Read More [Read More]



Drury's delight at clean sheet record

FOOTBALL

Sport - FootballCorby Town's push for promotion continued apace on Tuesday evening as Phil Gulliver's first goal for the club secured a 1-0 win over Oxford City ... () Read More [Read More]



Ten man Cobblers beaten by Colchester

Sport - Northampton TownTwo second half goals from Mark Yeates and Scott Vernon saw Northampton Town go down 2-1 at Colchester United ... () Read More [Read More]



Poppies downed by late winner

Sport - Kettering TownKettering Town were denied a share of the points with four minutes to go as Peter Vincenti snatched a win for Stevenage Borough ... () Read More [Read More]



Diamonds in deadlock

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds picked up another point as they drew 0-0 away to Mansfield Town () Read More [Read More]



Southern League round-up

FOOTBALL

Sport - FootballClick here for Corby Town and Brackley Town results ... () Read More [Read More]



Ladies make Swift work of Southend

BASKETBALL

Sport - BasketballWellingborough Phoenix Ladies defeated Southend for the fourth time this season in another comfortable league win ... (27/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Phoenix fall in overtime fire

BASKETBALL

Sport - BasketballWellingborough Phoenix suffered a heartbreaking overtime defeat to third place Glamorgan Gladiators on Sunday at Weavers Leisure Centre ... (27/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Neptunes still in danger

BASKETBALL

Sport - BasketballA DEPLETED Northampton Neptunes still find themselves in the relegation zone following the defeat at Plymouth on Saturday ... () Read More [Read More]



FA charge Diamonds duo

Sport - Diamonds boss Garry Hill speaks to fansGarry Hill and Justin Edinburgh have both been charged with improper conduct following the touchline bust up at Ebbsfleet United on January
17 ... (27/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Ansbro extends Saints stay

Sport - SaintsJoe Ansbro is the third Northampton Saints player to commit his future to the club after he signed a new contract. The 23-year-old centre made his debut last season and became ... () Read More [Read More]



Diamonds held to home draw

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsGarry Hill was left frustrated after Rushden & Diamonds were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Forest Green Rovers on Friday evening. Paul Stonehouse gave Rovers an early lead ... () Read More [Read More]



Neptunes slump to 22 point defeat

Sport - Northampton Neptunes player/coach Mark Spatcher A depleted Northampton Neptunes still find themselves in the relegation zone following the defeat at Plymouth on Saturday. A small squad travelled to Devon missing Nathan Wilson, due to a family ... (27/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Hill fears big cutbacks

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds manager Garry Hill believes as many as five Blue Square Premier teams could be in administration come the end of the season ... () Read More [Read More]



Football round-up

Sport - FootballFA Cup Fourth Round
Kettering Town's cup run was ended by a 4-2 defeat to Fulham. See match report for more.
League One
New signing Billy Clarke got off to the perfect start ... () Read More [Read More]



Ansbro extends Saints stay

Sport - SaintsJoe Ansbro is the third Northampton Saints player to commit his future to the club after he signed a new contract. The 23-year-old centre made his debut last season and became ... () Read More [Read More]



Poppies boss so proud of players

FA CUP POST MATCH REACTION

Sport - Poppies' boss Mark Cooper speaks to Fulham manager Roy Hodgson before the gameMark Cooper told his Kettering Town side they can be proud of themselves after bowing out of the FA Cup to Fulham ... (24/01/2009) Read More [More reaction]



Westcarr: 'We've fulfilled our dream'

FA CUP POST MATCH REACTION

Sport - Craig Westcarr is tracked by Brede HangelandCraig Westcarr was positive in defeat after Kettering Town succumbed to a 4-2 defeat against Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup ... (24/01/2009) Read More [More reaction]



Late heartbreak for Poppies

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Craig Westcarr scores from a Poppies free kickKETTERING TOWN 2
FULHAM 4

Two goals in the final four minutes denied Kettering Town a replay as their dreams of causing one of the all-time shocks in FA Cup history were shattered by Fulham ....
(24/01/2009) Read More [Full report]



Kettering out but not down

PICTURE SLIDESHOW

Sport - Kettering's John Dempster and Alfie Potter applaud the Rockingham Road fans at the end of the gameThe Poppies were beaten late on by Premiership Fulham in the FA Cup ... (24/01/2009) Read More [More pictures]



Diamonds draw but 2009 yet to alight

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRush & Diamonds 2
Forest Green Rov 2

Read our match report here ... (24/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Rocky has lion's eye on Poppies win

PICTURE SLIDESHOW

Sport - Lee Andrews kissing the FA CupROCKY the Lion could prove the vital piece of luck the Poppies need to beat Fulham ... () Read More [Read More]



Beer we go

Sport - Special beer for match, Toni Hooper brewer, Marcus Beecher TWO special beers have been brewed for the Kettering v Fulham FA Cup game ... () Read More [Read More]



Groundsman Knowles all about big games

Sport - Kettering groundsman Paul KnowlesTHE BIG stage and the big occasion is something which Poppies groundsman Paul Knowles knows all about ... () Read More [Read More]



Cooper hoping cup shock is on cards

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Mar Cooper with the FA CupMark Cooper is hoping his side will have luck on their side when they entertain Premier League side Fulham in Saturday's FA Cup fourth round clash at the A-Line Arena ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Exodus all in for win against Fulham

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Kettering TownExodus Geohaghon has warned his Kettering Town team-mates that they will have to be on their game for the full 90 minutes if they are to cause an upset against ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Dempster: Fulham is massive game

FA CUP FEVER DRAWS NEAR

Sport - FA CupTHE magic of the FA Cup proved an irresistible draw as the media scrum arrived at the A-Line Arena today (Thursday January 22 2009 ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Harper's hope of cup career highlight

Sport - Lee HarperKettering Town goalkeeper Lee Harper is looking to add another FA Cup highlight to his career when the Poppies host Fulham in the fourth round on Saturday ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Tongan's form boosted by coach

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Soane Tonga'uihaSOANE TONGA'UIHA has credited Northampton Saints forwards coach Dorian West with the improvements in his game this season ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Gray gets Gunner as defensive cover

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Northampton TownSTUART GRAY has moved to shore up his Northampton Town defence by signing Arsenal youngster Paul Rodgers on a month's loan ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Potter hoping for giant killing

Sport - Kettering Town's Alfie PotterKETTERING Town midfielder Alfie Potter can't wait for the big game against Fulham in the FA Cup this Saturday and neither can the Poppies fans ... (22/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Toulon will be tough test warns coach

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Northampton Saints v ToulonClick here for pre-match comments ... () Read More [Read More]



Spencer going nowhere

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Jim MallinderJim Mallinder has denied that Northampton Saints have received any approach from Toulon for the services of Carlos Spencer ... () Read More [Read More]



Gavin sets sights on US endurance race

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Oliver GavinOLIVER GAVIN heads out to the USA this week in search of his first victory in the Rolex 24 at Daytona ... () Read More [Read More]



Poppies' skipper banned from cup tie

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Kettering TownGuy Branston is out of Kettering Town's FA Cup clash with Fulham after being sent off in Tuesday's night Setanta Shield extra time defeat away to AFC Telford United ... () Read More [Read More]



Easter pens new deal

Sport - Mark EasterMARK EASTER has become the second Northampton Saints player to sign a contract extension this month ... (20/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Cobblers sign Clarke

Sport - Billy ClarkeFORWARD Billy Clarke has signed on a month's loan with Northampton Town ... () Read More [Read More]



Poppies boss buoyed by late winner

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Kettering Town manager Mark CooperMark Cooper was a relieved man after his Kettering Town side grabbed victory at the last thanks to Jon Dempster's late strike against Salisbury City... (19/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Last gasp goal settles tetchy affair

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Kettering TownKettering Town 1
Salisbury City 0

UGLY scenes after the final whistle failed to spoil the celebrations as Kettering Town snatched victory over Salisbury City at the death thanks to a last gasp strike from Jon ... () Read More [Read More]



Cobblers polished off by Porter double

FOOTBALL

Sport - Northampton TownHartlepool United 2
Northampton Town 0

The Cobblers lost out to a Joel Porter brace ...

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Poppies cup game gets TV go-ahead

FOOTBALL

Sport - FA CupKettering Town's will have their FA Cup match against Fulham next Saturday will be shown on television - though not live ... (16/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Saints march over Montpellier

RUGBY

Sport - Ben Foden in action against the Leicester TigersBen Foden celebrated his England call-up in style as Northampton gained a narrow 28-24 European Challenge Cup win ... (16/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Mallinder rings changes for Euro Cup

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Jim MallinderJim Mallinder makes seven changes from Saturday's line-up ahead of Northampton Saints' European Challenge Cup match in Montpellier tonight ... (16/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Diamonds take Terrier teen on loan

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsFormer England Under-16 international Daniel Broadbent is the latest youngster to join Rushden & Diamonds on loan ... () Read More [Read More]



Poppies boss wants improvement

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Kettering Town manager Mark CooperMark Cooper has warned his Kettering Town team they will need to improve their performance for Saturday's Blue Square Premier game against Salisbury City ... () Read More [Read More]



Harper hero in cup shootout

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - FA TrophyKettering Town 1
Tiverton Town 1 (AET)
(Kettering Town win 4-1 on penalties)

Click here for our match report ... () Read More [Read More]



Foden's joy at England inclusion

Sport - Ben Foden in action against the Leicester TigersBen Foden is delighted that his form this season has seen him rewarded with a place in the England squad for the Six Nations ... (14/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Foden gets first England nod

Sport - Ben FodenBen Foden has earned his first call-up to the England senior team after being named in Martin Johnson's squad for the Six Nations ... (14/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Myler signs new Saints contract

Sport - Stephen Myler kicks for goalStephen Myler has put pen to paper and signed a new contract to stay with Northampton Saints until 2011 ... () Read More [Read More]



Mallinder backs Ben for England call-up

Sport - Jim MallinderBen Foden has been backed by Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder for a call up to the England team when the squad for the Six Nations is announced ... () Read More [Read More]



Weekend round-up and fixtures

FOOTBALL

Sport - FootballAdebayo Akinfenwa's added-time equaliser secured a 1-1 draw for Northampton Town at home to Huddersfield Town. Phil Jevons put the visitors ahead on 65 minutes, before Jason Crowe was ... () Read More [Read More]



Diggin earns Mallinder praise

Sport - Paul DigginTwo-try local hero Paul Diggin was praised by Northampton boss Jim Mallinder after his two first-half scores set up a memorable 17-13 east midlands derby victory over Leicester ... (11/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Saints tame Tigers on derby day

BY MARC BAZELEY

Sport - Paul DigginNorthampton Saints 17
Leicester Tigers 13

Paul Diggin ran in two tries as Northampton Saints kept their unbeaten home record with victory over great rivals Leicester Tigers under the lights at Franklin's Gardens ... (10/01/2009) Read More [Read More]



Diamonds sign Ipswich defender

Sport - Rushden and DiamondsRushden & Diamonds have signed Ipswich defender Kurt Robinson on loan for a month ... (10/01/2009) Read More [Read More]