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Northamptonshire Steelbacks Women head to Grace Road today aiming to return to winning ways in the Vitality Blast after consecutive defeats against title contenders Middlesex and Glamorgan.
07.06.26Matchday
From Wantage Road to Lord’s, Emilio Gay and Ben Duckett’s journeys converged at the top of England’s order on Thursday. For Northamptonshire, it was a moment of pride – and a reminder of the county’s quiet modern contribution to Test cricket. Featuring insights from former Northamptonshire men’s head coach David Ripley.
05.06.26Features
Women's head coach David Ripley praised his side’s performance after the Steelbacks pushed reigning Vitality Blast champions Middlesex to the final ball before suffering a narrow defeat at Wantage Road, with plenty of positives to take from a spirited display.
02.06.26Matchday
Chris Lynn says Northamptonshire must remain focused despite making it four wins from four in the Vitality Blast, as the Australian reflects on his century and the team’s growing confidence.
31.05.26Features
Steelbacks head to Edgbaston to face winless Warwickshire Bears, with Darren Lehmann warning against complacency despite his side’s perfect start to the Vitality Blast. Lehmann says changes may be considered as his team looks to maintain momentum in the 12-game group stage.
30.05.26News
James Sales is enjoying life as Northamptonshire’s surprise T20 weapon. Fresh from a career-best five-wicket haul, he discusses his new role, growing to love T20, missing out on England Lions action, and learning from David Willey.
30.05.26Features
James Sales' career-best 5-21 laid the platform before Chris Lynn and Nathan McSweeney's explosive 91-run stand sealed a seven-wicket Vitality Blast win over Gloucestershire as the Steelbacks maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament.
30.05.26Matchday
Steelbacks Women made a winning start to their T20 Blast campaign in Worcester last weekend. Head coach David Ripley praised their performance and says the team are excited by the challenge of facing form side Middlesex this Sunday at Wantage Road.
29.05.26Matchday
Calvin Harrison starred with four wickets as Northamptonshire Steelbacks men crushed Worcestershire Rapids at New Road to continue their strong start to the Vitality Blast. David Willey blasted 46 before career-best T20 figures from James Sales helped skittle the Rapids for 91.
25.05.26Matchday
George Scrimshaw reflects on holding his nerve in the final over as Steelbacks edged Glamorgan by three runs at Wantage Road.
24.05.26Matchday
Skipper Gemma Marriott’s Steelbacks begin their Vitality Blast campaign at Worcester tomorrow as head coach David Ripley names a 13-player squad.
23.05.26News
Northamptonshire head coach Darren Lehmann hails Justin Broad’s comeback performance after the Steelbacks held off Glamorgan in a tense opening-night win at Wantage Road.
Vitality Blast: Northamptonshire Steelbacks 165 for eight v Glamorgan 162 for eight. Steelbacks win by three runs.
23.05.26Matchday
BLAST COUNTDOWN: David Willey says the Steelbacks must stay ruthless and maintain momentum throughout this year’s Vitality Blast as Northants look to build on last season’s run to Finals Day under his leadership.
21.05.26Features
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Chris Lynn speaks exclusively to The Steeler about his return to Northamptonshire, his past success at Wantage Road and ties to the local community. He also opens up about last year’s Finals Day semi-final defeat to Hampshire, and his excitement about his new role guiding younger Steelbacks in this year’s Vitality Blast.
20.05.26Features
BLAST COUNTDOWN: Steelbacks Women begin their Vitality Blast campaign this weekend buoyed by an emphatic cup victory. In an exclusive interview, skipper Gemma Marriott outlines the team’s ambitions to build on last year’s promise and reach T20 Finals Day this season.
18.05.26Features
Rothesay County Championship – Day Four: Gloucestershire 154 & 221 v Northamptonshire 127 and 251 for 8. Northamptonshire win by eight wickets at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
18.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship – Day Three: Gloucestershire 154 & 221, Northamptonshire 127 and 144-5. Northamptonshire need 105 more runs to win at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
17.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship – Day Two: Gloucestershire 154 & 21 for 3 lead Northamptonshire 127 by 48 runs at the Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol.
16.05.26Matchday
BREAKING NEWS: James Sales has been rewarded for an outstanding start to the season with his first England Lions call-up. The Northamptonshire all-rounder joins a 15-player squad to face South Africa A after scoring heavily in the Rothesay County Championship.
15.05.26News
Liam Guthrie returns to the Northamptonshire squad for this week’s Rothesay County Championship clash with Gloucestershire at Nevil Road, with Darren Lehmann backing his side to build on the fighting qualities shown with the bat in the defeat at Derbyshire.
14.05.26News
Metro Bank One Day Cup Women League 2: Sussex Sharks 268-9 (50 overs) beat Northamptonshire Steelbacks 192 all out (41.1 overs) by 76 runs.
13.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship - Day Four: Derbyshire 604 for 7 dec. beat Northamptonshire 228 and 263 by an innings and 113 runs at the Central Co-op County Ground Derby. Derbyshire 23 pts, Northamptonshire 1 pt.
11.05.26Matchday
Rothesay County Championship - Day Three: Derbyshire 604 for 7 dec. Northamptonshire 228 and 66 for 2 trail by 310 runs at the Central Co-op County Ground Derby.
10.05.26Matchday
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