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Preview: Harlequins v Northampton

Preview: Harlequins v Northampton

Harlequins have named their squad to take on Northampton at Twickenham Stadium, with five changes made to the XV that beat Newcastle.

Hartley avoids heavy ban

Hartley avoids heavy ban

Northampton and England hooker Dylan Hartley has been suspended for three weeks following his red card.

Four backs stay on with Saints

Four backs stay on with Saints

Northampton Saints have announced new contracts with four of the club¿s backs, including fly-half Stephen Myler.

Date set for Hartley hearing

Date set for Hartley hearing

Dylan Hartley faces an RFU disciplinary hearing on Tuesday to decide his fate following Saturday's red card against Leicester.

Manoa to join Toulon - Boudjellal

Manoa to join Toulon - Boudjellal

Big-spending Toulon owner Mourad Boudjellal has announced the signing of back-row Samu Manoa on a four-year deal from Northampton.

More Northampton News

  • Cockerill reflects on loss, Hartley
  • Mallinder stands by Hartley
  • Saints win without sinner Hartley ReportSaints win without sinner Hartley
  • Preview: Northampton v Leicester PreviewPreview: Northampton v Leicester
  • North won't be tempted by dual deal
  • Seven extend with Northampton
  • Hartley rejects 'very generous offer'
  • Saints' big win surprises Mallinder
  • Northampton hammer Treviso ReportNorthampton hammer Treviso
  • Preview: Northampton v Treviso PreviewPreview: Northampton v Treviso
  • Hanrahan tipped for Northampton move
  • Saints too strong in Treviso ReportSaints too strong in Treviso
  • Sarries hang on at Sale ReportSarries hang on at Sale
  • Preview: Treviso v Northampton PreviewPreview: Treviso v Northampton
  • Saints hopeful over North
  • Mallinder pleased with weakened squad
  • Seven-try Saints thrash Welsh ReportSeven-try Saints thrash Welsh
  • Preview: London Welsh v Northampton PreviewPreview: London Welsh v Northampton
  • Saints win at Saracens ReportSaints win at Saracens
  • Preview: Saracens v Northampton PreviewPreview: Saracens v Northampton
  • Exeter conquer FranklinExeter conquer Franklin's Gardens
  • Mallinder admits Manoa could leave
  • Nonu and Manoa signings complete?
  • LV= Cup teams: Friday PreviewLV= Cup teams: Friday
  • Momentum key for Hodgson
  • Northampton's academy comes good
  • LV= Cup Wrap: Saturday
  • Preview: LV= Cup, Round One PreviewPreview: LV= Cup, Round One
  • Waldouck set to make up for lost time
  • LV= Cup final at Franklin's Gardens
  • Four-try phenom North praised
  • England sweat over Burrell's hand
  • North stars for Northampton ReportNorth stars for Northampton
  • Preview: Northampton v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Northampton v Ospreys
  • Hassler excited to face "hybrid" North
  • Northampton star linked with Toulon
  • Preview: Racing Métro v Northampton PreviewPreview: Racing Métro v Northampton
  • Preview: European Champions Cup
  • Champions Cup Preview: Pool 5
  • Diamond no-show at press conference
  • Sublime Saints crush Sale ReportSublime Saints crush Sale
  • Preview: Northampton v Sale PreviewPreview: Northampton v Sale
  • Foden confident of European success
  • Paris trip excites Mallinder
  • Saints, Worcester react to Wasps move
  • Hartley and Wood may return for Sale
  • Burrell ready for England - Mallinder
  • Northampton battle past Exiles ReportNorthampton battle past Exiles
  • Preview: Irish v Northampton PreviewPreview: Irish v Northampton
  • Corbisiero targets Six Nations return
  • Corbisiero out for rest of the year
  • Saints see off dogged Bath ReportSaints see off dogged Bath
  • Preview: Northampton v Bath PreviewPreview: Northampton v Bath
  • Dickson relishing scrum-half duel
  • Northampton's bonus point relief
  • North try seals maximum for Saints ReportNorth try seals maximum for Saints
  • Preview: Newcastle v Northampton PreviewPreview: Newcastle v Northampton
  • Salary cap increase confirmed
  • Northampton coaches staying put
  • Mallinder unhappy with TMO's call
  • Wasps hold on to edge champs ReportWasps hold on to edge champs
  • Preview: Wasps v Northampton PreviewPreview: Wasps v Northampton
  • Pisi backs Northampton's continuity
  • Saints under no illusions - Burrell
  • Saints put half century on Gloucester ReportSaints put half century on Gloucester
  • Preview: Northampton v Gloucester PreviewPreview: Northampton v Gloucester
  • Northampton confirm Fisher signing
  • Corbisiero a 'new signing' for Saints
  • Season Preview: Aviva Premiership
  • Hartley backs international Saints
  • Premiership clubs to play during RWC?
  • Saints to earn success all over again
  • Pisi not resting on his laurels
  • Premiership: Transfer Wrap
  • Saints under pressure - Cockerill
  • Squads named for Premiership 7s
  • Fixtures announced for LV= Cup
  • No chance of North returning to Wales
  • Corbisiero "ready to go" in 2014/15
  • Saints open season on Friday night
  • Extra time glory for Northampton ReportExtra time glory for Northampton
  • Preview: Premiership Final PreviewPreview: Premiership Final
  • Cardiff glory for Northampton ReportCardiff glory for Northampton
  • Preview: Challenge Cup Final PreviewPreview: Challenge Cup Final
  • Dreamland for 14-man Saints ReportDreamland for 14-man Saints
  • Preview: Northampton v Leicester PreviewPreview: Northampton v Leicester
  • Northampton obliterate Wasps ReportNorthampton obliterate Wasps
  • Preview: Northampton v Wasps PreviewPreview: Northampton v Wasps
  • Bath and Saints draw in Rec thriller ReportBath and Saints draw in Rec thriller
  • Preview: Bath v Northampton PreviewPreview: Bath v Northampton
  • Saints march on to Cardiff ReportSaints march on to Cardiff
  • Preview: Northampton v Harlequins PreviewPreview: Northampton v Harlequins
  • Falcons fall short against Saracens ReportFalcons fall short against Saracens
  • Northampton hold off Exiles ReportNorthampton hold off Exiles
  • Preview: Northampton v Irish PreviewPreview: Northampton v Irish
  • Northampton Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 27
Harlequins vs Northampton Harlequins vs Northampton Preview
Friday , January 2
Northampton vs Newcastle Falcons 19:45
Saturday , January 10
Sale vs Northampton 14:00
Saturday , February 14
Northampton vs London Irish 15:00
Saturday , February 21
Bath vs Northampton 15:00
Saturday , February 28
Northampton vs Harlequins 15:00
Saturday , March 7
Gloucester vs Northampton 15:00
More Aviva Premiership fixtures
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , January 17
Ospreys vs Northampton TBC
Saturday , January 24
Northampton vs Racing Metro 92 TBC
More European Rugby Champions Cup fixtures
LV= Cup
Saturday , January 31
Leicester vs Northampton 15:00
More LV= Cup fixtures
  • Northampton Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
Aviva Premiership
Saturday , December 20
Northampton 23 - 19 Leicester Tigers Northampton vs Leicester Tigers Report
More Aviva Premiership results
European Rugby Champions Cup
Saturday , December 13
Northampton 67 - 0 Treviso Northampton vs Treviso Report
Saturday , December 6
Treviso 15 - 38 Northampton Treviso vs Northampton Report
More European Rugby Champions Cup results
Aviva Premiership
Sunday , November 30
London Welsh 14 - 43 Northampton
Sunday , November 23
Saracens 24 - 31 Northampton
Friday , November 14
Northampton 18 - 24 Exeter
More Aviva Premiership results
LV= Cup
Friday , November 7
Scarlets 7 - 24 Northampton
More LV= Cup results
  • Table
Aviva Premiership Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Northampton 10 39
2 Bath 10 37
3 Exeter 10 33
4 Saracens 10 30
5 Sale Sharks 10 28
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