Phil Dowson

Saints have signed former Gloucester hooker Henry Walker (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints sign Walker from Championship side Ealing Trailfinders

Will Spencer (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Spencer makes move to Ospreys following short spell with Saints

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson discusses squad selection ahead of Saints' trip to South Africa

Alex Mitchell started for the first time this season on Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Mitchell believes battle with the Bulls will show where Saints are at

Iakopo Mapu made his Saints debut on Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Absolutely brilliant value' - Dowson delighted to hand Mapu his Saints debut

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson outlines how Saints will spend their time while in South Africa

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson: Coventry cup win stood Saints in good stead for victory against Castres

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints bid to use Champions Cup to build some much-needed momentum

Chunya Munga (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson full of praise for Munga after handing lock new Saints contract

Fin Smith (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers update on Smith ahead of Saints' clash with Castres

George Hendy had to go off during the first half (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 17 Gloucester 25: Tom Vickers' review and player ratings

George Furbank scored for Saints during the first half (photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

Saints' home winning streak over as Gloucester defeat hits title defence

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson expects Gloucester to be 'breathing fire' in bid for revenge at Saints

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson confirms Saints tried to keep Augustus at the Gardens

Alex Mitchell has not played for Saints since scoring in last season's Gallagher Premiership final win against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers latest injury update ahead of Saints' game against Gloucester

Juarno Augustus will be on his way to Ulster next summer (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson disappointed to lose Augustus but Saints boss understands the decision
Saints boss Phil Dowson says Juarno Augustus has 'made a decision which he believes will be best for him and his family in the long term' after the No.8 signed for Ulster.
Tom Vickers

Curtis Langdon came off the bench to score for Saints (photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Replacements have a big say as Saints battle to beat Coventry in cup clash

Manny Iyogun showed his strength to score (photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

Areas to improve but Dowson's happy with Saints' show of character at Coventry

Lee Radford (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Weekend off puts spring in the step of the Saints coaching staff

Ollie Sleightholme scored against South Africa last Saturday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson salutes Sleightholme as prolific wing signs new Saints deal

Sam Vesty and Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints ready to reset ahead of 'really important' block of games

Craig Wright scored the winner for Saints (picture: Ketan Shah)

Wright's delight as his first Saints try proves so key in win against Nottingham

James Craig (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Craig and Co step up in the cup as Saints continue coaching development

Elliot Millar Mills (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delighted to see Millar Mills sign new deal with Saints

Chunya Munga (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

‘A massive privilege’ – Munga was so honoured to skipper Saints against Tigers

Tom Litchfield scored for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delighted as Saints step up to see off Tigers in cup clash

Phil Dowson (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'It's a great tournament' - Saints boss Dowson looking forward to cup action
Saints boss Phil Dowson can't wait for the Premiership Rugby Cup action to start!
Tom Vickers

Saints boss Phil Dowson (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'I don't think we're miles away' - Dowson not fazed by Saints' away form

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson knows 'really entertaining' Bears have substance and style

Rory Hutchinson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson hails Hutchinson after Saints centre is handed Scotland recall

Robbie Smith had to be replaced early on last Friday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'We're very sad for Robbie' - Dowson delivers update on injured Saints ace Smith

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delighted with Saints' ruthless first-half display against Sale

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

'Good challenge' for Saints as they bid to bounce back from derby-day defeat

Fraser Dingwall (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers latest Saints injury update ahead of clash with Sale Sharks

Tommy Freeman scored a last-gasp try for Saints against Leicester Tigers (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Derby-day defeat adds to Saints' motivation as they get set for return home

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

Dowson left to rue Saints' failure to convert chances in defeat at Tigers

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

Saints boss Dowson: Tigers will fast become a threat with Cheika in charge

Fin Smith training with England this week (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Training 'very disrupted' but Dowson backs Saints' England stars to slot back in

Tommy Freeman (photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

‘The sky’s the limit’ as ‘genuine gamebreaker’ Freeman signs new deal at Saints

Tom Pearson is staying at Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson and Pearson delighted as England flanker signs a new deal at Saints

Nick David's high tackle on Ollie Sleightholme earned the Quins wing a yellow card and handed Saints a penalty try (photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Saints will look into 'flat' first half, but Dowson hails 'excellent' recovery

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson expects heart rates to be high as Saints host Harlequins

Saints supporters can use their phones to create a light show (picture: Northampton Saints)

Saints call on supporters to light up the Gardens for Harlequins clash

Alex Coles scored for Saints against Exeter (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Coles knows Saints have work to do before hosting Harlequins

Rory Hutchinson scored for Saints during the second half (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delighted with Saints' effort as they beat Exeter in 'brutal' battle

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints want to put on a show for fans following incredible season ticket sales

Gavin Thornbury (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints bolster lock stock by handing short-term deals to experienced duo

Alex Coles (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson delivers latest updates on Coles, Mitchell and Mayanavanua

Josh Kemeny made his competitive debut for Saints last Friday (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Exactly what we need ' - class act Kemeny already catching the eye at Saints

George Furbank skippered Saints at Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

'Silly discipline' and 'easy tries' cost Saints at Bath, admits skipper Furbank

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Positives and negatives for Saints boss Dowson after defeat at Bath

Saints are the reigning champions (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints 2024/25: Tom Vickers' season preview

Tom James (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Bath v Northampton Saints: Full team news for the season opener

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints boss Dowson looking forward to 'full-bodied encounter' at Bath

Alex Mitchell (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Dowson delivers injury latest ahead of Saints' season opener at Bath