Sport

Rory Hutchinson in action against Cardiff Rugby last Sunday (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Saints Q&A: Tom Vickers talks to Scotland star Rory Hutchinson

Theo Alexandrou drills home Kettering Town's fourth goal against Leiston (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater relieved as Poppies bounce back to return to play-off places

Kettering Town celebrate Harvey Peters' strike that saw them go 3-0 up against Leiston (Picture: Peter Short)

Poppies in cruise control as they thump Leiston to move back into top seven

Zayn Hakeem of Wellingborough Town celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the 4-0 win over Loughborough Students (Picture: Rob Webb)

Doughboys power on as they sink Students, but Diamonds are pegged back

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson and Hendy look forward to Saints' trip to Tigers

Tom Pearson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of trip to Leicester Tigers

Kettering Town boss David Bridgwater (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater says Kettering Town 'need to bounce back' against Leiston

Zayn Hakeem celebrates scoring Wellingborough's third goal in their 4-1 win at Corby Town on Saturday (Picture: Rob Webb)

Students to offer up a serious test for high-flying Doughboys

AFC Rushden & Diamonds will go to Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium in the first round of the FA Cup

Sandy insists Cup trip to Burton more than 'a day out' for Diamonds

Football

AFC Rushden & Diamonds will play in the first round of the FA Cup for the first time

AFC Rushden & Diamonds to travel to League One opposition in FA Cup first round
AFC Rushden & Diamonds will travel to Sky Bet League One side Burton Albion in the first round proper of the FA Cup.
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Kettering Town joint boss David Bridgwater (Picture: Peter Short)

Bridgwater pleased with 'good workout' as Poppies edge past UCL side ON Chenecks

Action from Corby Town's 4-1 defeat to Wellingborough Town on Saturday (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Drury praises Doughboys but left frustrated by Steelmen defensive lapses

Ethan Johnston (left) of Wellingborough Town celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal against Corby Town on Saturday (Picture: Rob Webb)

Stone delighted by derby day success as dominant Doughboys go seven points clear

Elliot Sandy celebrates AFC Rushden & Diamonds' win over Morecambe (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Manager Sandy's pride as AFC Rushden & Diamonds make FA Cup history

AFC Rushden & Diamonds players celebrate after James Clifton's opening goal (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Clifton and Warburton secure stunning FA Cup success for sparkling Diamonds

Morecambe boss Adam Lakeland

Lakeland praises Diamonds, but apologises to travelling Morecambe support

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Steelbacks

Yuzvendra Chahal was the leading wicket-taker for Northants Steelbacks in their 2026 Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign

Lehmann not ruling out Steelbacks One Day Cup return for leg-spinner Chahal
Head coach Darren Lehmann has left the door open for Indian leg-spinner Yuzi Chahal to return to play for the Steelbacks in next summer's Metro Bank One Day Cup campaign.
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Shoes off if you love the town... Darren Lehmann and the Steelbacks squad enjoyed their lap of honour at Sixfields on Saturday (Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Lehmann urges Shoe Army to get to Lord's and back Northants in crucial clash

Beth Robinson claimed two wickets as the Steelbacks bowled out Middlesex for 169

Steelbacks Women let Middlesex off the hook with bat and ball

Gemma Marriott claimed three wickets and scored an unbeaten 50 as the Steelbacks Women won at Derbyshire

Marriott stars as Steelbacks Women set up semi-final clash at Middlesex

Justin Broad has signed a new deal at Northants

All-rounder Broad's delight as commits to long-term deal at Northants

Other Sport

Leighton Forbes celebrates his success with the Wellingborough ABC backroom team

Wellingborough boxer Forbes secures national title success in Kettering
Wellingborough boxer Leighton Forbes is celebrating after becoming English National Development champion.
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Calvin Harrison has been named in the England Lions T20 squad for a three-match series in the West Indies

Northants ace Harrison out to impress as he's named in England Lions T20 squad

Richard Vasconcelos scored six first-class centuries in 2026

Vasconcelos and Sanderson named in County Championship team of the year

2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Teams’ Champions: NAPA Racing UK.

NAPA Racing signs off historic BTCC season with a one-two at Brands

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in Cardiff on Friday, December 11

Best-value tickets still available for Fury vs Joshua fight

Northants ended their season with defeat against Middlesex at ord's on Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Weary Northants get well-earned break before getting down to work ahead of 2027

The Canada Super60 tournament will be staged over six days at the BC Place stadium in Vancouver

Five Steelbacks Blast winners gearing up for Canada Super 60 stints

More Sport

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

DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens (photo by Morgan Harlow/Getty Images)

Saints release statement after 'security incident' at the Gardens

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

Brad Piercewright sat with supporters at Kettering Town's 1-1 draw with Halesowen last Saturday (Picture: Peter Short)

Piercewright asks Poppies fans for patience over legal process of takeover

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

George Hendy starts for Saints on Sunday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Cardiff Rugby: Full team news for Sunday's game

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

Wellingborough Town boss Jake Stone (Picture: Peter Short)

Stone wary of new-look Corby Town as Doughboys head to Steel Park on derby day

Elliot Sandy leads the celebrations after Diamonds' FA Cup win over Braintree (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Diamonds on the brink of 'something massive' as they gear up for FA Cup showdown

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

James Clifton celebrates his winning goal in the 2-1 victory over Braintree (Picture: Shaun Frankham)

Excited Sandy says Diamonds have ‘nothing to lose’ in Shrimps FA Cup crunch

Blaine Rowe is helped off the pitch during the FA Cup defeat to Worcester City (Picture: Peter Short)

Rowe remains sidelined after suffering concussion in FA Cup loss to Worcester

Corby Town boss Graham Drury (Picture: Jim Darrah)

Boss Drury thanks departing players as further new faces rock up at Steel Park

Neo Richard-Noel in action for Wellingborough Town during their 4-1 win at Long Eation United on Tuesday (Picture: Rob Webb)

Stone relieved as 'clinical' Doughboys overcome Long Eaton to go five clear

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