South Africa

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Darren Lehmann faces the camera at Northamptonshire's pre-season media day at the County Ground on Tuesday

Lehmann sees the bigger picture as he gears up for first season at Northants

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann

Head coach Lehmann excited by potential of Northants squad

Northants head coach Darren Lehmann

Northants head coach Lehmann delighted with ‘excellent’ coaching team

Heidi Barber has joined the team at Belvoir as the face of inspections

Corby estate agent continues expansion with appointment of Heidi Barber as new ‘...

Darren Lehmann has arrived in Northampton to take up his role as head coach of Northants

Northants to play two-day friendly as part of South Africa pre-season trip

AB de Villiers is making his cricketing comeback this summer, and is set to play at the County Ground in Northampton

South Africa legend AB de Villiers set for County Ground comeback this summer

A meerkat enjoying the snow at Knowsley Safari.

Watch: Amur tiger and Andean bears play in the snow

Rory Hutchinson in action against Bath (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

From Pretoria to Paris... Hutchinson eager to taste more cup success

Shelagh Goodwin's funeral will take place on January 9 at Wellingborough Crematorium

Family of Northamptonshire woman ask for yellow Minis to attend funeral

Super slimmer Sarah Delaney has lost more than five stone. Image: Submitted

'I worked as a chef and piled on weight - now I've managed to lose 5 stone'

Ollie Sleightholme was Saints Supporters Club player of the year for 2023/24 (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sleightholme reflects on stellar year with Saints and England

Tom Lockett (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Lockett makes up for lost time as he continues to earn Saints' trust

Saints secured a superb win in Pretoria last Saturday (picture: Lewis Dean/Northampton Saints)

Win in South Africa has given Saints belief ahead of Saracens clash

BoyleSports is opening a new shop in Corby

Well-known Irish bookies set to open new shop in Corby town centre

George Furbank suffered an injury in a big collision against the Bulls (photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Vesty delivers latest update on Saints skipper Furbank following injury
Sam Vesty has confirmed George Furbank suffered a broken arm during Saints' 30-21 win against Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.
Tom Vickers

Fraser Dingwall shone for Saints in South Africa (picture: Lewis Dean/Northampton Saints)

Dingwall feels Saints' Pretoria preparations were perfect

Juarno Augustus scored on his return to South Africa (picture: Lewis Dean/Northampton Saints)

Dowson salutes 'incredible' Augustus after Saints' win in South Africa

Alex Mitchell shone for Saints in Pretoria (photo by Gordon Arons/Gallo Images)

Dowson feels Saints will take huge belief from memorable win in South Africa

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

Phil Dowson (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

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

Ollie Sleightholme scored again for England (photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Star man Sleightholme happy to help England right some wrongs against Japan

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

Dowson salutes Sleightholme as prolific wing signs new Saints deal

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice against Australia last weekend (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Sleightholme handed first England start as they host South Africa

Tommy Freeman (centre) with Saints team-mates Ollie Sleightholme (left) and George Furbank (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Freeman insists England are ready to take the fight to Springboks

England are heading to the Gardens again (photo by Darren Staples/AFP via Getty Images)

Revealed: The six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 fixtures in Northampton
The six Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 pool stage fixtures that will be staged in Northampton have been revealed by World Rugby.
Tom Vickers

The male white rhino calf with mum Fahari at Whipsnade Zoo in Beds.

Adorable baby white rhino born at Whipsnade Zoo

Matt Breetzke is eyeing Northants success in red and white ball cricket in 2025

Batter Breetzke targeting success at the double with Northants next summer

Northants have signed 18-year-old pace bowler Tiaan Louw

Northants sign teenage pace bowler Tiaan Louw on two-year contract

Brody, the real life Gromit, who accompanies tourists on sidecar tours with owner Tim Clarke.

Meet the rescue dog who travels in a motorcycle sidecar

Henry Pollock enjoyed World Rugby U20 Championship glory (photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

'One of the best feelings in the world' - Pollock enjoys England success

Henry Pollock has continued to impress at the World Rugby U20 Championships (photo by Grant Pitcher/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Talented Saints flanker Pollock ready to step up for England in final clash

Yuvraj Singh is captain of the India Legends side

Final four battle it out in Championship Of Legends semis at the County Ground

Matthew Breetzke has been handed a South Africa Test call

Steelbacks batter Matthew Breetzke handed first South Africa Test call-up

Kevin Pietersen will play for England Champions in the Championship of Legends at the County Ground in Northampton

Legends to roll back the years in World Championship clashes at County Ground

This is the heart-stopping moment an Indian fan plunged 30ft after trying to tie a flag around a pole during wild T20 World Cup celebrations.

Watch: Man falls from pole during World Cup celebrations

Henry Pollock (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Saints trio selected by England for World Rugby U20 Championship

Chris Gayle is pencilled in to play for the West Indies Champions team in the Championship of Legends at the County Ground in Northampton

Legends to roll back the years in World Championship clashes at County Ground

Jack White could be back in first team action for Northants for next week's trip to Derbyshire

Pace bowler Jack White closing in on first team return for Northants

Henry Pollock (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Saints ace Pollock 'very honoured' to claim big U20 Six Nations accolade

Leinster beat La Rochelle in the Investec Champions Cup quarter-final on April 13 (photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images) (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Leinster hoping decision to rest players pays off against Saints

Rory Kleinveldt is back at Northamptonshire (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Sadler delighted to finally bring 'great man' Kleinveldt back to Northants

Joe Sagoe will represent Ghana this week

Oundle Rugby star's pride at being selected for Ghana in African Games

Greg Smith took over as the new Northants batting coach last month (Picture: Tobey Williams / NCCC)

Greg Smith hopes Northants will be 'ready to fly' after India pre-season trip

Northants head coach John Sadler

Northants squad gearing up for pre-season tours with a difference

Baby southern white rhino Malaika with 15-year-old mum, Keyah, at West Midlands Safari Park

Watch: Adorable baby rhino takes first steps

The first ever series of Love Island All Stars arrived on our screens this week.

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New Northants batting coach Greg Smith

Greg Smith excited by the challenge of taking on Northants' batting coach role

Greg Smith

Northants bring in Smith as new batting coach

Courtney Lawes at this week's media session (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Saints star Lawes yet to make any plans for next season

Alex Mitchell marked his Saints return with a try last Sunday (picture: Ketan Shah)

The big interview: Tom Vickers talks to Saints and England star Alex Mitchell

Courtney Lawes at England training on Wednesday (photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

'It's a joy!'- Dowson delighted to have Lawes available for Saints for longer

Courtney Lawes (photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

'End of an era' as Saints legend Lawes gets set to call time on England career

Tom Curry playing for Oundle School, and for England. Photo: Oundle School and Getty

Ex-Oundle pupil inspiring next generation as he prepares to take on Springboks