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Town in Northamptonshire, England

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Northampton is a town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England. It is the county town of Northamptonshire and the administrative centre of the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire. The town is situated on the River Nene, 60 miles (97 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham. Northampton is one of the largest towns in England; the population of its overall urban area was recorded as 249,093 in the 2021 census.

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Seven-try Bristol end Northampton's 10-game win streak Bristol score seven tries to beat Premiership leaders Northampton 52-21 and end their 10-game winning streak. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Northampton centre Hutchinson extends contract Scotland centre Rory Hutchinson agrees a new deal beyond the end of this season with Premiership leaders Northampton Saints. BBC Sport - Published on March 13, 2024
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Lock Coles signs new contract with Northampton Northampton Saints lock Alex Coles sets his sights on adding to his three England caps after signing a new contract. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2024
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England crush Italy with 12-try victory Watch highlights as England continue their dominant start to the Women's Six Nations with a 12-try victory against Italy at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023	Dow scores four as England dominate Italy England continued their dominant start to the Women's Six Nations with an 12-try victory against Italy at Northampton's Franklin's Gardens. BBC Sport - Published on April 2, 2023
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Lawes nearing Northampton return after head injury Northampton Saints and England lock Courtney Lawes is nearing a comeback after two months out following a head injury. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2022	Sacked Jones should be 'celebrated' - Ludlam Eddie Jones' time as England boss deserves to be celebrated, according to Northampton skipper Lewis Ludlam. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2022
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