Phil Dowson

James Pater was on hand to congratulate George Hendy on his try (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Northampton Saints 28 Gloucester 14: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

Tom Pearson scored in a man of the match performance for Saints against Gloucester (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson feels Saints showed what they are made of against Gloucester

Alex Mitchell had to be replaced in the 21st minute against Gloucester (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers injury update on England trio after Saints beat Gloucester

Archie McParland (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson's delighted as McParland decides to sign new Saints deal

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson full of praise for 'exceptional' Gloucester

Phil Dowson celebrating with George Hendy after last season's Gallagher PREM final win (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson has 'no doubt' Saints star Hendy will eventually get England call

Fin Smith in action at Leicester last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints waiting for scan results after Smith suffers injury

Jordan Els (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson praises Els as prop extends his stay with Saints

Saints endured a tough second half at Mattioli Woods Welford Road (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Very bitter pill' as Saints lose to Tigers on soggy afternoon in Leicester

Alex Mitchell (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Second half to forget as Saints are beaten by Tigers in torrid conditions

Phil Dowson in action for Saints at Leicester in 2009 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'We want to challenge ourselves', says Saints boss Dowson ahead of Tigers clash

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

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

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson's Saints set for 'pretty tasty' clash with Cardiff

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
Saints have made seven changes for the Investec Champions Cup opener at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday evening (kick-off 5.30pm).
Tom Vickers

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 Pater scored against Bath last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'What I love is his mindset' - Dowson praises Saints full-back Pater

Ollie Sleightholme grabbed a hat-trick against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Incredible athlete' Sleightholme 'looking back to his old self'

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson explains what he was most pleased with in Saints' win against Bath

Manny Iyogun (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson praises Manny's maturity after England prop signs new Saints deal

Ollie Sleightholme scored a hat-trick for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'It was fairly mental' - Dowson reflects on Saints' memorable win against Bath

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Boss Dowson knows Bath will be hungry for battle with Saints

Ed Prowse (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Ed Prowse as he gets set to hit his 50

Tommy Freeman started at full-back at Ashton Gate last Saturday (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

'All sorts of different context' as Saints select best full-back for the job

Tom Pearson (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of Bath clash

Alex Coles saw a try ruled out at Bristol (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coles says Bristol defeat was a wake-up call for Saints ahead of big Bath battle
Alex Coles expects Saturday's defeat at Bristol Bears to be a wake-up call for Saints ahead of this weekend's clash with Bath.
Tom Vickers

Louis Rees-Zammit scored twice (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'We just didn't execute anything to our level', says Saints boss Dowson

Ollie Sleightholme (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bristol Bears v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Saturday's game

Henry Pollock helped Saints to claim a long-awaited win at Sale in January (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints bid to replicate superb win at Sale as they return to Bristol

Cleopas Kundiona (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Dowson explains how Saints discovered Kundiona as boss praises prop

Tom Pearson (centre) after Saints' win against Black Lion on September 18 (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Saints assessing Pearson injury ahead of Gallagher PREM game at Bristol Bears

James Pater grabbed a hat-trick for Saints (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Dowson hails 'ice cold' Pater and 'gold' Saints game drivers after Red Bulls win

Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Newcastle Red Bulls: Full team news for the PREM opener

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson knows new-look Newcastle will provide 'a very big challenge' for Saints

Tom Litchfield was one of the stars of last season for Saints (photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers Saints injury latest ahead of Gallagher PREM opener

Phil Dowson is delighted to be keeping hold of Henry Pollock (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Much more to come' as England star Pollock signs new multi-year deal at Saints

Henry Pollock returned to Saints action against Black Lion (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints stars 'showed a lot of their quality' in big win against Black Lion

Tommy Freeman is staying with Saints (photo by Leila Coker/Getty Images)

'Huge boost' for Saints as 'exceptional' Freeman signs new deal

Tommy Freeman helped Saints lift the Gallagher PREM trophy in June (photo by Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

'The best place to play' - Freeman says staying with Saints was an easy decision

Tommy Freeman is ready to return to action (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Freeman 'fully refreshed' as he gets ready to return to Saints action

Black Lion are heading to the Gardens on Friday (photo by Levan Verdzeuli/Getty Images)

International stars ready to return as Saints look forward to Black Lion battle

Jordan Els (left) and Aiden Reid made their Saints debuts at Harlequins on Saturday (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Dowson impressed with props as duo make Saints debut against Harlequins

Toby Thame powered over for Saints during the first half (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Saints boss Dowson: 'If you leave points out there, you're going to get burned'

Phil Dowson (right) is getting Saints ready for a trip to the Twickenham Stoop (picture: Claire Jones/redhatphoto.co.uk)

Dowson expects Saints' cup opponents Harlequins to have 'renewed vigour'

Will Catley became the youngest Saints try scorer in the professional era last Saturday (picture: Darren Campbell)

Dowson salutes 'brilliant' Catley as try-scoring centre breaks Saints record

Anthony Belleau (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Dowson delivers Saints injury update ahead of cup trip to Harlequins

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'So much for us to learn' - Dowson reacts to Saints' cup 'hiding' at Saracens

Phil Dowson with Henry Pollock after Saints won the Gallagher PREM last season (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Pollock contract talks progressing well, says Saints boss Dowson

Jonny Weimann in action for Saints during the PREM Rugby Cup win at Saracens at the start of last season (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to young Saints scrum-half Jonny Weimann

Josh Taylor joined Saints this summer (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Ex-Ealing duo are tipped to be 'great signings' for Saints

Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson

Dowson says Saints are enjoying work and play on pre-season trip to Sri Lanka

The Saints squad has been confirmed ahead of the new season (picture: Northampton Saints)

'In a really good place' - Saints confirm squad for 2026/27 season

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson 'very happy' with squad he has at his disposal this season

Phil Dowson addressing his players after their Gallagher PREM final win in June (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson outlines Saints' main motivation ahead of new season

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