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Wasps' Nathan Hughes banned after George North collision
Wasps number eight Nathan Hughes is banned for three weeks following his collision with Northampton Saints player George North.
Mar 31, 21:06
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George North 'in danger' if he doesn't take break from rugby
George North should take some time out from rugby following his latest head injury, says leading concussion expert Professor Willie Stewart.
Mar 30, 03:01
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George North "feeling okay" following head injury
Northampton Saints winger George North insists that he is "feeling okay" after taking a knee to the head in the team's win over Wasps.
Mar 28, 15:01
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Dai Young proud of Wasps despite defeat to Northampton Saints
Wasps didn't deserve to lose 52-30 to Northampton Saints, according to director of rugby Dai Young.
Mar 27, 22:57
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Nothampton Saints lock Tom Wood doubts Nathan Hughes kick was deliberate
Nathan Hughes didn't mean to hurt George North, says Northampton Saints second-row Tom Wood.
Mar 27, 22:47
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George North 'comes round' after head collision
Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder confirms that winger George North is awake after he was stretchered off with a head injury.
Mar 27, 22:35
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Northampton Saints beat 14-man Wasps in high-scoring game
Wasps rue a first-half red card for Nathan Hughes as they fall to a 52-30 defeat to Northampton Saints.
Mar 27, 21:48
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Wales thrash Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
Wales thrash Italy 61-20 in their final match of this year's Six Nations to keep their title hopes alive.
Mar 21, 14:26
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Rob Howley: 'George North must match club form for Wales'
Wales coach Rob Howley says that George North must try to replicate his form with Northampton Saints for the national side.
Feb 27, 22:53
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Preview:France vs. Wales
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Six Nations match between France and Wales at the Stade de France.
Feb 27, 08:35
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George North recalled by Wales for France clash
George North returns to the Wales starting XV for their Six Nations clash with France in Paris.
Feb 24, 12:02
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Wales coach Neil Jenkins: 'Pressure all on Scotland'
Wales coach Neil Jenkins claims that Scotland will be feeling plenty of pressure when they face the Red Dragons in the Six Nations at Murrayfield.
Feb 14, 16:20
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Preview:Scotland vs. Wales
Sports Mole previews the Six Nations clash between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield.
Feb 13, 20:53
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Liam Williams looking forward to Scotland clash
Wales winger Liam Williams is looking forward to Sunday's Six Nations clash with Scotland, having been named in the team ahead of George North.
Feb 12, 22:33
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Wales wing George North 'unhappy' with omission
Warren Gatland reveals that George North is unhappy with being left out of Wales's Six Nations clash with Scotland.
Feb 11, 18:40
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Warren Gatland confident of Wales response against Scotland
Warren Gatland backs his Wales side to put their defeat to England behind them when they face Scotland in the Six Nations.
Feb 11, 11:28
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Wales winger George North rested for Scotland clash
Wales winger George North is rested for the team's clash with Scotland in the Six Nations after suffering concussion.
Feb 11, 11:16
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Medics: 'George North should have been taken off against England'
Wales winger George North should have been taken off for concussion during their 21-16 defeat to England, the medical team admits.
Feb 10, 02:13
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Report: George North fit to face Scotland on Sunday
Wales winger George North is reportedly fit enough to play for Wales against Scotland on Sunday.
Feb 9, 03:10
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Warren Gatland: 'George North was fine to continue against England'
Wales coach Warren Gatland backs the decision to let George North finish their opening Six Nations defeat against England despite a couple of blows to the head.
Feb 7, 17:52
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World Rugby questioning Wales over George North 'concussion'
World Rugby is investigating whether 'all concussion protocols' were followed by Wales during their management of George North in their Six Nations defeat to England.
Feb 7, 17:39
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George North, Richard Hibbard return for Wales against England
Wales pair George North and Richard Hibbard are recalled for the team's Six Nations opener against England in Cardiff.
Feb 2, 12:17
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Warren Gatland: 'George North not guaranteed to start against England'
Wales head coach Warren Gatland admits that George North may be left on the bench for the Six Nations opener against England.
Jan 29, 05:34
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Northampton Saints forced to settle for runner-up spot
Racing Metro claim a convincing 32-8 victory against Northampton Saints in their winner-takes-all European Championship Cup clash, securing top spot in Pool 5.
Jan 24, 17:25
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Four uncapped players in Wales squad for Six Nations
Four uncapped players are named in the Wales squad for the Six Nations.
Jan 20, 11:44
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Northampton Saints overcome Ospreys
Northampton Saints earn a nervy 20-9 win at Ospreys in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Jan 18, 19:22
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Northampton Saints edge past valiant Harlequins to reclaim top spot
A valiant performance by Harlequins was not enough to deny Northampton Saints from securing a 30-25 Aviva Premiership victory at Twickenham Stoop.
Dec 27, 18:26
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Ken Pisi, Samu Manoa lead Northampton Saints rout
Samu Manoa and Ken Pisi both score hat-tricks as Northampton Saints crush Treviso 67-0 in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Dec 13, 17:14
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Gethin Jenkins disappointed with Wales performance despite Fiji victory
Wales captain Gethin Jenkins is disappointed with his side's performance in victory over Fiji in their Autumn International.
Nov 15, 17:27
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Wales see off Fiji
Wales claim a 17-13 victory against Fiji to win their first game in the Autumn Internationals at the Millennium Stadium.
Nov 15, 16:26
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Wales move George North to centre for Australia clash
Wales coach Warren Gatland moves winger George North to centre for Saturday's opening Autumn International against Australia
Nov 4, 13:55
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George North scores four tries to help Northampton Saints to comfortable win
Northampton Saints beat Ospreys 34-6 in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
Oct 25, 18:05
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Ken Pisi hails "awesome" Northampton Saints squad depth
Northampton Saints wing Ken Pisi hails his side's "awesome" array of options in wide areas following yesterday's 43-10 victory over Sale Sharks.
Oct 12, 14:59
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Northampton Saints cruise past Newcastle Falcons
Northampton Saints record a comfortable 35-10 win over Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership.
Sep 21, 15:54
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George North leads Northampton Saints to victory
George North scores a hat-trick to lead Northampton Saints to a 53-6 win over Gloucester in the opening game of the Aviva Premiership season.
Sep 5, 20:36
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George North fit to face South Africa
George North is fit to play for Wales against South Africa after overcoming a virus.
Jun 13, 15:35
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Northampton Saints score late to reach Aviva Premiership final
Tom Wood's 78th-minute try helps Northampton come from behind to beat Leicester 21-20 and reach the Aviva Premiership final after a thriller at Franklin's Gardens.
May 16, 20:50
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Aviva Premiership roundup: Harlequins claim final playoff spot
Sports Mole rounds up all the action from the final round of fixtures in the Aviva Premiership.
May 10, 16:27
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Northampton Saints beat Harlequins to reach Challenge Cup final
Northampton Saints reach the final of the Challenge Cup following an 18-10 win over Harlequins.
Apr 25, 21:08
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Saracens win clash between top two
Saracens hold on to secure a 28-24 win over Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership.
Apr 13, 14:59
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