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Dingwall’s looking for new Euro adventure

By ADAM HATHAWAY Aiming high: Fraser Dingwall on the attack for Saints PICTURES: Getty Images FRASER Dingwall is a confirmed Europhile when it comes to rugby and is aiming to make up for some near-misses when the Champions Cup kicks…

By The Rugby Paper Team · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 2:59 AM

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Fraser Dingwall is targeting European success as Northampton Saints prepare for the upcoming Champions Cup.
Northampton previously reached the Champions Cup semi-finals in 2024 and the final in 2025.
Saints suffered a 28-20 defeat against Bordeaux-Begles in the 2025 European final held in Cardiff.

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Northampton Saints centre Fraser Dingwall is targeting Champions Cup success ahead of the tournament kicking off next weekend. Dingwall is aiming to overcome past European disappointments following consecutive near-misses with the Gallagher Premiership club in recent campaigns.

Saints reached the Champions Cup semi-finals in 2024 and advanced to the final in 2025, where they suffered a 28-20 defeat against Bordeaux-Begles in Cardiff. The club also exited last season's competition at the quarter-final stage following a 43-41 loss to Bath.

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Dingwall’s looking for new Euro adventure

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