Tom Vickers

United Kingdom

Sports Writer at Northampton Chronicle & Echo

Sports writer for the @ChronandEcho, mainly covering Northampton Saints. Author of From Saints to Winners - out now: https://t.co/V5v0MzBb66.

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Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

6 days ago | northantstelegraph.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Competition: Gallagher Premiership (round 16)Venue: Sandy Park, ExeterDate and kick-off time: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 3pmWeather forecast: 17c, showersLive television coverage: TNT SportsReferee: Karl DicksonAssistant referees: George Selwood and Jamie LeahyTMO: Andrew JacksonNo.4: James ClarkeExeter Chiefs: 15. Josh Hodge; 14. Nick Lilley, 13. Henry Slade, 12. Will Rigg, 11. Paul Brown-Bampoe; 10. Harvey Skinner, 9. Stu Townsend; 1. Scott Sio, 2. Jack Yeandle, 3. Marcus Street; 4. Rusi Tuima, 5.
Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints: Big match preview

6 days ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter: “The only thing that is success is a win. That’s where we’ve got to reset our expectations. I think, without realising it, our expectations have dropped to a relatively low level. We’ve got three games left in the season, limited training sessions, so we won’t be suddenly making radical changes. The one thing we’re not going to do is try to uplift and change everything.
Exeter Chiefs v Northampton Saints: Full team news for Sunday's clash

6 days ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Saints have opted to send a much-changed squad to face Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 3pm). Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Northampton Chronicle and Echo, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later.
Saints quartet get Lions call for Australia tour

1 week ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

The first Test against the Wallabies is in Brisbane on July 19, followed by the second Test on July 26 in Melbourne before the concluding match of the series in Sydney on August 2. The 24-year-old back is closing in on two huge Saints milestones. He is just three games away from his 100th in black, green and gold having made his debut as a teenager back September 2019, and one more try will take him to 60 for the club – taking him to 300 points.
Dowson delighted to bring 'very intelligent' fly-half Belleau to Saints

1 week ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Phil Dowson says Anthony Belleau's ambition and desire are big reasons why Saints have signed the France fly-half ahead of next season. The 29-year-old will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer from ASM Clermont Auvergne, where he has made 81 appearances since joining them in 2022. And Dowson has clearly been impressed with the attitude and quality of his new recruit.
Belleau believes switch to Saints will take his game to the next level

1 week ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Anthony Belleau believes his move to Saints will help him become a better player. Belleau’s first season in Clermont colours was a prolific one as his prowess from the tee was coupled with three tries to land him a 192-point haul across the term. It was a trend that has continued in his time at the club and sees him set to round out three seasons at Clermont having scored almost 500 points, with more than 400 of them from the tee.
Dowson delighted to bring 'very intelligent' fly-half Belleau to Saints

1 week ago | northantstelegraph.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Phil Dowson says Anthony Belleau's ambition and desire are big reasons why Saints have signed the France fly-half ahead of next season. The 29-year-old will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer from ASM Clermont Auvergne, where he has made 81 appearances since joining them in 2022. Belleau’s switch to the Gallagher Premiership will see him bolster Saints’ fly-half stocks and feature alongside fellow international No.10 Fin Smith.
'Father figure' Mayanavanua will be 'sorely missed' at Saints

1 week ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Phil Dowson says 'father figure' Temo Mayanavanua will be 'sorely missed' at Saints. Mayanavanua will call time on his stay in Northampton this summer as he returns to Fiji to play for Super Rugby side Fijian Drua. He has made 35 appearances for the black, green and gold so far, playing a crucial role in helping Saints to claim Gallagher Premiership glory during the previous campaign.
'A really tough decision' - Temo explains why he is leaving Saints this summer

1 week ago | northantstelegraph.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Temo Mayanavanua says the pull of heading home just proved too strong as he made the 'really tough decision' to leave Saints this summer. The influential Fiji lock will join Super Rugby side Fijian Drua as he finally gets the chance to play professional rugby in his homeland. Mayanavanua will be a big loss for Saints as he has had a huge impact since joining the club from Lyon in 2023. He has made 35 appearances for the black, green and gold so far, securing Gallagher Premiership glory last season.
Dowson finally gets his man as Saints sign Newcastle skipper Chick

1 week ago | northamptonchron.co.uk | Tom Vickers

Phil Dowson has finally got his man after Saints announced the signing of Newcastle Falcons captain Callum Chick on Tuesday morning. Dowson has been chasing the signature of Chick for some time, and now the No.8 has agreed to make the move to Northampton ahead of next season. The 28-year-old will arrive at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this summer, ending a 16-year association with his boyhood club that has seen him clock up more than 150 senior appearances.