Nathan McSweeney hits 123 for Australia A, Ben Sanderson stars in Canada, plus the latest franchise news involving David Willey and Saif Zaib.

Nathan McSweeney hits 123 for Australia A, Ben Sanderson stars in Canada, plus the latest franchise news involving David Willey and Saif Zaib.

Gus Miller and Tiaan Louw sign new Northants deals, Sharma and Buchake depart, while Yuzi Chahal remains in Darren Lehmann’s thinking for 2027.

Catch up with Saif Zaib, Ben Sanderson, Ricardo Vasconcelos and Nathan McSweeney as Northamptonshire’s players begin their winter overseas.

Ben Pheazey examines Northants’ contrasting batting approaches against Middlesex and the importance of seizing control and regrouping.

Saif Zaib reflects on his first Lord’s century after hitting 110 in Northamptonshire’s season-ending County Championship defeat to Middlesex.

Darren Lehmann says Ricardo Vasconcelos is knocking on England’s door after his sixth century took him past 1,000 Championship runs for the season.

Northamptonshire were just 23 runs from a historic 349 chase against Derbyshire when bad light and rain ended the match in a draw at Wantage Road.

Darren Lehmann criticised the bad light decision that denied Northants with 23 runs needed, but hailed one of his proudest days as head coach.

Northamptonshire need another 312 runs to beat Derbyshire and reclaim second place after closing on 37-0 in pursuit of 349 at Wantage Road.

Lewis McManus discusses his batting transformation, from a self-funded trip to India to the tactical influence of Northamptonshire coach Darren Lehmann.

Photo: J Benson For Jonathan Meiburg, completing the latest Shearwater album did not signal the usual move into a rehearsal space to prepare for a promotional tour. Instead, pursuing his ancillary ca...

Liam Guthrie discusses bowling quicker for Northamptonshire, using the short ball and why his five-wicket Old Trafford match haul provides his blueprint.

David Ripley reviews Steelbacks Women’s 2026 season and says learning how to win tight games is key to taking the next step after their semi-final exit.

Rob Keogh retires after 16 years with Northamptonshire. We look back on the one-club man’s journey, from his early years to T20 glory and 10,000 runs.

Harry Conway has signed a new two-year Northamptonshire contract until 2028 and returns to the side for the final three weeks of their promotion push.

Darren Lehmann reflects on Northants’ collapse to 50 against Durham, the standards required in Division One and the lessons for their promotion run-in.

Calvin Harrison is backing Northamptonshire to ‘get one back’ on Durham as their promotion battle heads into a finely poised final day at Wantage Road.

Photo: J Benson There is a restless grandeur to Shearwater’s ‘The New World’. It’s a record that’s perpetually in motion as the band attempt to navigate a world on fire. But while frontman Jonathan M...

Rob Keogh reflected on his career-best four for 35, his partnership with Yuzi Chahal and why the Abington Avenue End feels like home.

The Steelbacks men can still reach the One Day Cup quarter-finals today – here's everything you need to know about the qualification permutations.

Gus Miller says his maiden first-team century against Lancashire was made even more special after battling back from injury.

Darren Lehmann says Northamptonshire's batters must convert starts into centuries after three defeats in their opening four One Day Cup matches.

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David Willey says four years of building resilience and raising standards helped Northamptonshire become Vitality Blast champions at Edgbaston.

Darren Lehmann explains why leading Northamptonshire Steelbacks to the Vitality Blast title ranks among the most rewarding moments of his coaching career.

Northamptonshire beat Hampshire Hawks by 14 runs at Edgbaston to win the 2026 Vitality Blast, with Ricardo Vasconcelos named Player of the Match.

Ben Sanderson discusses longevity, fitness, his T20 evolution and why his new-ball partnership with David Willey has flourished for the Steelbacks.

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David Willey and Nathan McSweeney hit rapid half-centuries as Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Gloucestershire by eight wickets for an eighth straight Blast win

David Willey and Nathan McSweeney hit rapid half-centuries as Northamptonshire Steelbacks beat Gloucestershire by eight wickets for an eighth straight Blast win

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Photo: Mary McCartney It’s impossible to experience a new Paul McCartney album in a vacuum, such is the weight of his legacy both with The Beatles and after the Fabs’ disbandment. “I go back so far, ...

Northamptonshire Steelbacks sit top of the Vitality Blast table after six wins from six. Here's what's driving their impressive start.

Emilio Gay and Ben Duckett opened for England at Lord’s, highlighting Northamptonshire’s role in producing Test cricketers.

Emilio Gay and Ben Duckett opened for England at Lord’s, highlighting Northamptonshire’s role in producing Test cricketers.