Blues lose their cool as Saints march to victory

NORTHAMPTON maintained their perfect Heineken Cup Pool 1 record in a thriller at the Cardiff City Stadium after the Blues were hit by the second-half dismissal of Xavier Rush.

Blues lose their cool as Saints march to victory

Substitute Calum Clark crossed over for the decisive score, his side’s only try, seven minutes from the end to make the Blues pay for Rush’s red card for a dangerous tackle on Courtney Lawes.

The Blues had looked like they might hold on, with Richard Mustoe’s try just after the break plus 14 points from the boot of Dan Parks rewarding their endeavour.

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