Northampton Saints is one of Europe's most historic rugby clubs with a worldwide fan base. Founded in 1880, the Saints have continued to produce one international player after another, with many going on to be legends of the game. The club's black, green and gold colours have a long and illustrious history and Franklin's Gardens is widely lauded to be the best dedicated rugby playing, training and watching facilities in Europe.
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Jim Mallinder
Paul Grayson
Dorian West
Keith Barwell
Allan Robson
Franklin's Gardens
Weedon Road
Northampton
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Franklin's Gardens
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2010: LV= Cup winners, Guinness Premiership semi-finalists
2009: European Challenge Cup winners
2008: National League One winners, EDF Energy National Trophy winners
2007: Heineken Cup semi-finalists
2004: Zurich Premiership semi-finalists
2003: Zurich Premiership semi-finalists, Powergen Cup finalists
2002: Tetley's Bitter Cup finalists
2000: Heineken Cup winners, Tetley's Bitter Cup finalists
1991 Pilkington Cup finalists