End of an era Highs and lows of director’s reign

Three lows Sept 2, 2017

Despite an impressive pre-season campaign, Northampton are humiliated as Jim Mallinder’s side concede seven tries in the first half alone against Saracens in the Premiership opener at Twickenham, eventually losing 55-24.

Oct 15, 2017

Saracens are once again the Northampton nemesis, this time in the Champions Cup opener at Franklin’s Gardens, in an eight-try victory that all but ends the Saints’ hopes of reaching the knock-out stages.

Dec 9, 2017

Another humbling Champions Cup defeat at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday, this time against Ospreys, during which the Saints trailed 43-8 to the Pro 14 strugglers after an hour. It proves the final straw for the Northampton board and Mallinder’s reign ends.

Three highs May 31, 2014

The champagne moment of Mallinder’s tenure, when Alex Waller’s try in the last minute of extra time at Twickenham ensures Northampton win their first Premiership title with a dramatic victory over Saracens.

May 21, 2011

Northampton look to be on course to win the Heineken Cup for the second time after Mallinder’s side race to a 21-6 lead at half-time in the final in Cardiff. A Jonny Sextoninspired Leinster side however snatch a dramatic 33-22 victory.

May 22, 2104

Northampton secure a massive confidence boost ahead of their Premiership final victory over Saracens by defeating Bath in the Challenge Cup final at the Arms Park in Cardiff in a 30-16 victory, with Stephen Myler kicking 20 points.