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‘I struggled without realising’: Tommy Freeman reveals mental toll of workload

Tommy Freeman, the England back, has said his mental state was affected by his 34 appearances last season and that Northampton coaches eased his post-Lions burden

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

England centre Tommy Freeman ‘struggled without realising it’ after Lions tour

Northampton director of rugby Phil Dowson and head coach Sam Vesty spotted that Freeman’s “mental state wasn’t in the best spot”.

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Tommy Freeman: England star reveals mental struggles after brutal Lions tour

Wing has seen himself trialled in midfield during Six Nations campaign

Evening Standard · Feb 16

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Tommy Freeman is England’s best wing – here’s why they are picking him at outside centre in this Six Nations

Freeman keeps place at outside centre to face Scotland despite return to fitness of Ollie Lawrence

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Six Nations: England ready to deliver as they eye first grand slam in ten years

On an 11-match winning streak and playing ‘brave’ rugby, Borthwick’s men can end years of underachievement

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Manchester United agree two Deadline Day deals as another is cancelled

A late U-turn has seen one move collapse but FOUR more in the pipeline

Evening Standard · Feb 2

Soap, wifi, but no football: a room without a view at Blackpool’s stadium hotel

Guests with a ‘pitch view’ room at the Blackpool FC Stadium Hotel can’t watch the game – our writer checks in for a trip into the dark

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25

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George Furbank and Greg Fisilau named in England’s Six Nations squad

Furbank had been England’s first-choice full-back until suffering a broken arm in December 2024, while Fisilau is one of three uncapped players.

The Independent UK · Jan 23

England squad for Six Nations: George Furbank returns as Steve Borthwick calls up uncapped trio

Raft of front-row injuries open door to Prem standouts

Evening Standard · Jan 23

George Furbank returns to England squad for Guinness Six Nations

Furbank has been limited to just four senior appearances for Northampton this season because of calf issues.

The Independent UK · Jan 23

‘Thinking a lot less’: Tommy Freeman on the secret to international rugby

England wing talks to Luke McLaughlin about handling Test-match pressure, the ‘awesome’ setup at Pennyhill Park and Saints’ big ambitions

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

Five things to watch as Steve Borthwick names England’s Six Nations squad

England are eyeing a title tilt in the Six Nations but have a number of injury concerns

The Independent UK · Jan 22

England prepare to reveal Six Nations hand with Borthwick aware of ticking clock

The Six Nations is a key staging post on the road to next year’s World Cup and with injuries biting, Wales offer the only real chance to experiment

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20

Fin Smith emerges as doubt for start of Six Nations with calf injury

The Northampton fly half will miss his side’s Champions Cup clash with the Scarlets

The Independent UK · Jan 15

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 13

Rugby is moving towards Moneyball-style data but value of flair remains

The numbers may point towards a more formulaic product but there is plenty of evidence that risk and style can still win out

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Manchester United confirm fourth January transfer decision amid new striker plan

Plenty going on at Old Trafford as fans await appointment of interim manager

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11

Tom Willis wins family affair to help Saracens topple Toulouse in Champions Cup

Rotimi Segun scored twice to edge Saracens to a 20-14 victory at home to Toulouse in the Champions Cup

The Independent UK · Jan 11

Bordeaux Begles crush Northampton in Champions Cup final rematch despite Henry Pollock double

Bordeaux Begles 50-28 Northampton: The defending champions flexed their strength to return to the top of Pool 4

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The Independent UK · Jan 9

Why a vintage Champions Cup weekend could give ailing competition new hope

An eagerly-anticipated round three schedule includes a meeting between last year’s finalists Bordeaux-Begles and Northampton

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3

Bath break Exeter’s hearts with last-minute try to foil dramatic comeback

The No 8’s try secured Bath a 33-26 victory against Exeter in the Prem, who had fought back from a 26-point first-half deficit to level the match

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Callum Chick revels in Northampton’s chase of lost causes after culture shock

Callum Chick explains how Northampton are riding high and that being recognised in the street makes it very different from Newcastle

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025

Greg Fisilau sets the tone as Exeter show strength with dismissal of Leicester

Greg Fisilau was the star as Exeter beat Leicester 24-10 to move to within a point of leaders Northampton

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025

Tommy Freeman hat-trick topples Bath and sends Northampton to Prem summit

An understrength Northampton ran in six tries at the Rec to leapfrog their rivals in the table and inflict Bath’s first home Prem defeat in more than a year

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

The Springboks, Red Roses and Louis Bielle-Biarrey: The 2025 Rugby Union Awards

With the rugby year at an end, we hand out our gongs after a busy 12 months on and off the field

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

Brilliant Bristol run in six dazzling tries in Big Game mauling of Harlequins

Harlequins were thrashed 40-14 by Bristol on one of their rare outings at Twickenham’s main stadium

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