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Sports writer for the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, mainly covering Northampton Saints.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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'Great lessons' - Dowson reflects on Saints' cup win against Harlequins
Saints boss Phil Dowson felt there were some ‘great lessons’ for his players to take away from their 26-17 win against Harlequins on Saturday evening.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Another bonus-point win as Saints claim convincing cup success against Harlequins
Saints made it back-to-back bonus-point wins at the start of their PREM Rugby Cup campaign as they claimed a convincing 26-17 home victory against Harlequins on Saturday evening.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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'Incredibly special' - Dingwall delighted to be staying with Saints
Fraser Dingwall says it's 'incredibly special' to have signed a new contract with Saints.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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'Outrageously good' - Dowson hails four-try Saints star Freeman
Phil Dowson hailed 'outrageously good' Tommy Freeman after the Lions star scored four tries for Saints against Saracens on Friday night.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Fantastic four for Freeman as Saints see off Saracens in top-of-the-table tussle
It was a fantastic four for Tommy Freeman as Saints put Saracens to the sword with a breathtaking second-half comeback at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Friday night.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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'Nowhere else I'd rather be' - Mitchell so happy to stay with Saints
“Northampton Saints has been my home for the last 10 seasons and there’s truly nowhere else I’d rather be playing my rugby."
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October 13, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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'One of the best scrum-halves in the world' - Mitchell signs new Saints deal
Phil Dowson labelled Alex Mitchell 'one of the best scrum-halves in the world' after the England star signed a new multi-year deal at Saints.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Dowson hails attitude of Saints super-sub Belleau after win against Tigers
Phil Dowson has praised derby-day hero Anthony Belleau for the way he handled not making the Saints starting line-up against Leicester Tigers on Saturday.
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October 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Allez, Belleau! Anthony comes off the bench to help Saints tame Leicester Tigers
Anthony Belleau was a Saints second-half hero for the second time in six days as the French star came off the bench to deliver a match-winning try double against Leicester Tigers.
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October 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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Radford 'firmly focused' on taking Saints to new heights after securing Scotland job
Lee Radford says it is a 'huge honour' to have been handed a coaching role by Scotland.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Dowson hails 'immense' Radford as Saints coach gets Scotland gig
Phil Dowson hailed the 'immense' impact Lee Radford has had at Saints after it was announced that the defence coach will leave the club next summer.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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Dowson 'tremendously proud' of Saints players as they show fight at Kingsholm
Phil Dowson says he is 'tremendously proud' of his Saints players after they claimed a stunning 37-35 win at Gloucester on Sunday afternoon.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Belleau lands knockout blow as Saints secure thrilling win at Gloucester
Anthony Belleau kept his cool in front of The Shed as Saints claimed a memorable 37-35 Gallagher PREM win at Gloucester on Sunday afternoon.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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'It's shaped me in a big way' - Smith salutes Saints after signing new deal
Fin Smith feels staying at Saints is the best way for him to realise his potential in the years to come.
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October 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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England and Lions star Smith signs new multi-year deal at Saints
Phil Dowson says it is a 'huge testament' to the work being done at Saints that the club has managed to tie Fin Smith to a new multi-year deal.
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October 4, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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'He loves to hit hard' - Saints sign Italy hooker Manfredi
Saints have announced the signing of Italy hooker Marco Manfredi, who arrived at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens earlier this week.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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'A big headache' - Dowson left frustrated after Saints draw with Exeter
Boss Phil Dowson reflected on a 'hugely disappointing and very frustrating' day for his Saints side after they saw a 33-7 half-time lead go up in smoke at the Gardens on Sunday afternoon.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Saints hit by stunning Exeter comeback as PREM opener ends in a draw
Exeter Chiefs staged a remarkable second-half comeback to claim a 33-33 draw and leave Saints stunned in their Gallagher PREM opener at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Sunday afternoon.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Saints 'in a good space' after concluding pre-season campaign at Glasgow
Phil Dowson took plenty of positives from Saints' performance in the 40-31 defeat at Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.
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September 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Hendy's back with a bang, but Saints are beaten at Glasgow
George Hendy scored twice on his return to Saints action, but Phil Dowson's men were beaten 40-31 at Glasgow Warriors on Friday night.
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September 13, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Saints Q&A: Phil Dowson discusses player availability, the trip to Glasgow and much more
With Saints' competitive action starting next week, Phil Dowson sat down to speak to us about a variety topics ahead of the new campaign.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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'A good start' - Litchfield reflects on Saints' pre-season success at Bedford
Tom Litchfield reflected on a 'good start' to Saints' pre-season campaign on Friday night.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Post-match interview: Every word Phil Dowson said after Saints' win at Bedford
Phil Dowson says some 'pretty tasty training sessions' set Saints up for victory at Bedford Blues on Friday night.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Summer signings and young stars shine as Saints see off Bedford Blues
Saints' summer signings and young stars had a big say as the black, green and gold started their pre-season campaign with a 40-28 win at Bedford Blues on Friday night.
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September 6, 2025 at 9:22 AM