Foxes

The Steelbacks celebrate a wicket in the win over Leicestershire Foxes (Picture: Peter Short)

Lynn and Zaib star as Steelbacks hammer rock-bottom Foxes

Billy McKim pictured in his GB kit at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964

Olympian Billy was a real hero of the local athletic community

Chris Lynn smashed a superb 110 not out for the Steelbacks in their win over Leicestershire Foxes

Chris Lynn hammers superb century as Steelbacks thrash Foxes in Blast

Leicestershire Foxes' England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed

Steelbacks aiming to stay in top four touch as bottom two clash at County Ground

The deaths of two foxes, four rabbits and a badger all found dead in a lay-by with dog attack-like wounds could have been caused by illegal hunting. (RSPCA/SWNS)

2 foxes, 4 rabbits & badger found dead: RSPCA launch investigation

A severed cat's head found in a London children's playground could be the work of the infamous “UK Animal Killer” - five years after the police investigation was closed.

Severed cat head found in playground reignites UK Animal Killer fears

Rain washed out the second day of Northants' pre-season friendly against Leicestershire

Northants left frustrated as rain washes out second day of Foxes friendly

Hassan Azad scored 66 for Northants against his former county before retiring

Hassan Azad hits half-century as Northants fight back against Foxes

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day 2023: Do they still exist in the UK and where can I see them?

Red Squirrel Appreciation Day: Where in UK to see the native species

Jimmy Neesham shone for the Steelbacks (picture: Peter Short)

It's a perfect 10 for new Steelbacks star Neesham

Chris Lynn and Jimmy Neesham delivered for the Steelbacks against Leicestershire (picture: Peter Short)

Lynn and Neesham shine as Steelbacks see off Foxes

Jimmy Neesham will make his debut for the Steelbacks against Leicestershire Foxes on Wednesday night

All-rounder Neesham set for Steelbacks debut as Foxes come to town

Northants return to action at the County Ground on March 28

Northamptonshire to host Cardiff UCCE and Durham in pre-season friendlies

Ben Smith is the new Northamptonshire batting coach

Sadler delighted as 'standout candidate' Smith takes on batting coach role at Co...

Ben Smith in batting action for Worcestershire

Ben Smith is named new batting coach at Northamptonshire

Saif Zaib

Steelbacks fail to finish with a flourish as Foxes grab win
The Northants Steelbacks were unable to end their Royal London One Day Cup campaign on a high as they fell to a four-run defeat to Leicestershire Foxes on Thursday.

Rob Keogh hit a 50 in the Steelbacks' loss to Birmingham Bears

Keogh half-century not enough as Steelbacks end Blast campaign with defeat to Be...

Rob Keogh impressed with the bat but the Steelbacks fell well short against the Foxes

More misery for Steelbacks as Foxes seal their first T20 win of the season

Goalkeeper Rhys Davies put the final touches on his move to Kettering Town along with Poppies assistant-manager John Ramshaw. Picture courtesy of Poppies Media

Poppies snap up goalkeeper Rhys

Steelbacks skipper Josh Cobb was in blistering form in two T20 friendly wins over Leicestershire Foxes

Skipper Josh Cobb and Tom Sole are the batting stars as Steelbacks warm up with ...

Olly Stone celebrated three crucial wickets at the County Ground (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Steelbacks coach Ripley hails magic Stone

Olly Stone played a starring role for the Steelbacks (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Cobb and Stone shine as Steelbacks slay Foxes

David Ripley (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Ripley urges Steelbacks to respond against Foxes

Richard Levi (picture: Kirsty Edmonds)

Steelbacks star Richard sets sights on home tie

FRUSTRATED - David Ripley

Ripley frustrated as Steelbacks victory bid is cut short

Northamptonshire captain Alex Wakely (left)

Wakely hails his seamers after Northamptonshire beat rivals

Rory Kleinveldt took four second-innings wickets as Northamptonshire beat Leicestershire

County beat Foxes to end wait for Championship victory
Northamptonshire ended a run of 20 championship matches without a win by beating Leicestershire by 92 runs at Grace Road.

Rory Kleinveldt contributed a quickfire 56 to Northamptonshire's total

County on top as the batting order batter Foxes

Olly Stone took 3-68 to help bowl out Leicestershire

County clash with Foxes remains in the balance

David Ripley and David Willey

Be ready for a battle, warns Ripley

Alex Wakely

Wakely: Don’t expect Foxes to roll over any more

Kyle Coetzer's side are on the verge of elmination from the Natwest t20 Blast

Coetzer has faith in Foxes doing him a favour

MAIN MAN - David Willey in action during the Steelbacks' dramatic win over Leicestershire Foxes on Friday night (Pictures: Kirsty Edmonds)

Willey flogs floundering Foxes as Steelbacks triumph

Kyle Coetzer hit an unbeaten 150 on day one at Grace Road

Foxes’ decision backfires as Coetzer finds form

Lee Daggett is likely to replace Trent Copeland in the County's bowling attack against Leicestershire

Daggett in line to replace Copeland as Northants prepare for Foxes encounter