Dowson Salutes 'Ice Cold' Pater and Saints' 'Gold' Game Drivers After Red Bulls Win

Dowson salutes 'ice cold' Pater and Saints' 'gold' game drivers after Red Bulls win

Phil Dowson hailed 'ice cold' James Pater after the 19-year-old full-back bagged a hat-trick in the Gallagher PREM opener on Friday night.

The Prem: Northampton 59-26 Newcastle: Saints score nine-tries to beat Red Bulls

James Pater and Tommy Freeman score hat-tricks as Northampton kick off their title defence with a 59-26 win over Newcastle.

Newcastle Red Bulls 26-59 Northampton Saints: 5 takeaways from the season opener

Following Northampton Saints’ 59-26 win over Newcastle Red Bulls in the Gallagher PREM, here are our five takeaways from the season opener at DPD Stadium.

Northampton Saints vs Newcastle Red Bulls player ratings

Northampton Saints started the new PREM season in style with a thumping 59–21 win over Newcastle Red Bulls at Franklin’s Gardens. James Pater crossed twice inside the opening 14 minutes as Saints flew out of the blocks. George Hendy and Tommy Freeman followed before Alex Coles secured the bonus poin...