Person: Jon Clarke

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Downey driving on

LEINSTER fans have had enough reasons to curse Declan Kidney over the years, and if James Downey gets the better of Brian O’Driscoll and Gordon D’Arcy in today’s Heineken Cup final they would be justified in hurling insults at the Ireland boss once again.

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Northampton near full strength for Cardiff final

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Hartley not bothered by underdogs tag

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Leinster to face Northampton in Heineken Cup final

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Henry comes in for Ulster ahead of Saints clash

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Northampton qualify for Heineken Cup quarter-finals

England 's Deacon handed Six Nations recall

Louis Deacon has been recalled to the England squad for the RBS 6 Nations as a replacement for banned Gloucester lock Dave Attwood.

Wed, 12 Jan, 2011

Saints come from behind to defeat Edinburgh

Edinburgh 27 Northampton 31

Sat, 16 Oct, 2010

French foes are scintillating, yet suspect

FOUR days on and the sense of excitement and anticipation that filled the masses at Thomond Park is every bit as palpable.

Wed, 14 Apr, 2010

McGahan hails ‘superb’ performance

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan had plenty of reasons to smile after Saturday’s Heineken Cup quarter-final victory over Northampton Saints.

Mon, 12 Apr, 2010

Masterful O’Gara lifts Munster

FOR a team reportedly reeling from the trauma of a third successive loss to arch-rivals Leinster, it was the day to stand up and fight.

Mon, 12 Apr, 2010

Mallinder: No answer to O'Gara

Northampton coach Jim Mallinder admitted Saints were powerless to prevent Ronan O’Gara from ending English interest in the Heineken Cup.

Sat, 10 Apr, 2010

Munster see off Saints' challenge

Munster 33 Northampton 19

Sat, 10 Apr, 2010

Myler named in Saints side

Stephen Myler has received a vote of confidence from coach Jim Mallinder to play ahead of Shane Geraghty at out-half for Northampton Saints against Munster in the Heineken Cup quarter-final at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Fri, 09 Apr, 2010

Northampton demolish Perpignan

Northampton 34 Perpignan 0

Sun, 17 Jan, 2010

Irish provinces to have one eye on English action

MUNSTER and Leinster might have their own domestic duties to focus on today, but they will keeping one eye on the action across the water, as their respective Heineken Cup pool rivals meet in the Guinness Premiership.

Sat, 02 Jan, 2010

Northampton claim narrow victory

Benetton Treviso 18 Northampton Saints 21

Sat, 19 Dec, 2009

No bonus point for Perpignan in Munster's Pool

Perpignan 29 Northampton Saints 13

Fri, 16 Oct, 2009

Three Irish in Northampton side to face Munster

Northampton Saints have selected three Irishmen in centre James Downey, flanker Neil Best and number eight Roger Wilson in their side to play Munster in the Heineken Cup at Franklins Gardens on Saturday.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2009

Cohen puts England on Lamont alert

Ben Cohen has warned England ahead of Saturday’s Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield that Scotland winger Sean Lamont is “already world-class and getting better”.

Thu, 23 Feb, 2006

Wilkinson’s arrival not enough to save Newcastle

NOT even the half-time introduction of Jonny Wilkinson could save Newcastle from being dumped out of the Powergen Cup by Saracens 22-20 at Vicarage Road yesterday.

Mon, 20 Dec, 2004

Rugby: Delport injury a boost for Munster

THERE may be good news for Munster ahead of their Heineken Cup double header against Gloucester later this month.

Tue, 30 Dec, 2003