Graham McKechnie

Jamie Gibson says he joined Northampton Saints from East Midlands rivals Leicester because of the style of play.

The British and Irish Lions’ visit to Rotorua will evoke memories of a match from more than a century ago.

When Dan Biggar runs out to face Japan for the British and Irish Lions he will be carrying on a tradition of Wales and Northampton fly-halves that go back a century.

The endurance test sees participants carry sandbags either side of two runs.

Northampton Saints is one of four teams featuring in Mud, Sweat, and Tears: Premiership Rugby.

Northampton won their only Premiership title in 2014 and, as the league season resumes, there is belief this could again be their year.