Northampton Saints' Tommy Freeman and Fin Smith celebrate following the Gallagher Premiership semi-final match at the cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens,

And then there were two... Saints know they will face the west country outfit for a chance to be crowned champions.

Saints prepare for Bath challenge in Twickenham final

Will Greenwood (right) and teammate Lawrence Dallaglio (left) with the Webb Ellis Cup in 2003.
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Twenty years after lifting the Webb Ellis Cup, one of England's World Cup winners is settling into a new life by the sea.

Rugby World Cup-winning star on his new life on the coast

Freddie Steward (right) and his grandad Gabriel Bliss (left). 

Gabriel Bliss said that he told his grandson Freddie Steward that he would be a star for England one day.

Rugby star's grandfather 'always knew he'd play for England'

Dan Biggar's final appearance for the Saints came against Wasps in October.

Biggar was due to leave Franklin's Gardens at the end of the season, but the club have agreed to let him leave early.

Welsh star joins French club after Saints allow early exit

Reece Marshall at home with his young family.

Clubs are facing a delicate balancing act because of a reduced salary cap sparked by financial pressure caused by the pandemic.

Former player opens up on the 'brutal' jobs crisis facing rugby

Tom Youngs (centre) lifts the Premiership trophy alongside his former teammates.

In a touching moment, Mr Youngs lifted the trophy alongside current captain Ellis Genge.

Ex-Leicester Tigers captain lifts Premiership trophy a week after wife's death

On Wednesday, it was announced that Tiffany Youngs had died after a "heroic battle" with cancer.

Minute's applause at semi-final after death of ex-England player's wife

Tom and Tiffany Youngs speaking to ITV News Anglia in 2018.

Former Leicester Tigers captain Tom Youngs, 35, recently retired from the sport to return to Norfolk to care for his wife Tiffany.

Ex-England rugby player's wife dies after 'heroic battle' with cancer

Tom Smith in action for Northampton Saints.

Tom Smith died on Wednesday, two and a half years after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.

'One of the finest': Tributes paid to rugby great

David Ribbans in action for Northampton Saints.

Northampton will begin their new Premiership campaign against Gloucester at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

Northampton Saints star Ribbans eyeing Premiership title challenge

The new Northampton Saints away shirt, featuring the names of supporters.

The names of thousands of season ticket holders have been etched into the fabric.

New Northampton Saints away kit to pay tribute to club's fans

Dan Biggar (left) and Courtney Lawes (right) in action for the Lions in 2017.

Both players will be going on their second Lions tour.

Northampton Saints duo Biggar and Lawes make Lions squad for South Africa tour

Former rugby player Steve Thompson was diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 42.

Former England rugby player Steve Thompson has revealed he has faced abuse for speaking out over the dangers of playing the sport.

Former England rugby star faced abuse for speaking out over his dementia

Second tier clubs have only been offered loans by the government.

Ampthill Rugby Club's Championship participation 'in jeopardy' 

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Leinster Rugby's Hugo Keenan (left) and James Tracy tackle Northampton Saints' Fraser Dingwall during the European Champions Cup match at the RDS Arena, Dublin.

Sunday's clash between Northampton Saints and London Irish in rugby's Gallagher Premiership has been called off due to a coronavirus outbreak

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