Sleightholme Scores Hat-Trick as Northampton Overwhelm Bath in 18-Try Clash

Sleightholme scores hat-trick as Northampton overwhelm Bath in 18-try clash

This was the second-highest scoring match in Prem history, with the Saints bouncing back from last week's defeat at Bristol in emphatic fashion. High-scoring matches are becoming increasingly common in top-level rugby union, with Saints boss Phil Dowson citing rule changes favouring the attacking side and an evolution in attitude as reasons for the glut of tries. "I think risk is being rewarded more often," said Dowson, adding: "We don't want it…

Northampton's try-fest victory proves rugby's attack v defence problem

Nik Simon at Franklin's Gardens: Tries are coming thick and fast across the rugby world but this PREM fixture at Franklin's Gardens - a 71-48 victory for the Saints - took the biscuit.

Northampton thump Bath in astonishing 18-try Prem ding-dong

Northampton 71-48 Bath: Ollie Sleightholme ran in a hat-trick in the second highest-scoring game in league history

'It was fairly mental' - Dowson reflects on Saints' memorable win against Bath

Phil Dowson reflected on a 'fairly mental' encounter at DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens after Saints claimed a stunning 71-48 win against Bath on Saturday afternoon.

Bath Rugby beaten by Northampton Saints in high-scoring thriller

Eighteen tries were scored in total as Saints beat Bath 71-48

Saints produce an attacking performance to truly savour as they blitz Bath

Saints produced one of the most incredible attacking displays in Gardens history as they shot down Bath in a breathtaking Gallagher PREM battle on Saturday afternoon.