The RugbyPass Round Table writers answer the big questions at the mid-point of the Super Rugby Pacific 2025 season. Finn Morton (FM), Henry Lee (HL), Ben Smith (BS), Ned Lester (NL) weigh in on who the favourites to take the title are.
The former England backrow and Saints legend says Northampton are one side with the x-factor to unseat a steely Saracens side
After an illustrious 17-year career, England and Saints legend Tom Wood took his final bow in rugby with the Barbarians
Former England back row Tom Wood has extended his stay at Franklins Gardens, with Northampton revealing the 34-year-old is signing on for another season.
Northampton flanker Wood was cited for a dangerous clearout on Leinster's Josh van der Flier during the Saints' 35-19 defeat in Dublin.
The main talking point with Leo Cullen in Dublin after Leinster defeated Northampton was Tom Wood's breakdown tackle on Josh van der Flier.
Northampton’s England flanker is targeting a return to action after hospital treatment.
Wood, 33, was treated promptly at Northampton General Hospital, and was cleared to begin non-contact training from today.
Lewis Ludlam fast-track emergence was a reminder to Tom Wood that rugby is becoming a young man's sport, but the 32-year-old believes experience and know-how are still worth their weight in gold.
