A 'security incident' during Northampton's Champions Cup win over Cardiff on Sunday is believed to have been a hoax. Police were called to the Saints' Franklin's Gardens stadium at about 19:00 BST following threats made on social media. The game had kicked off at 17:30, and players from both sides left the field straight after the final whistle as a "precautionary measure."
Northamptonshire Police said enquiries into the incident remain ongoing, and that they are working closely with both the Saints and their policing partners on the investigation. Northampton, who won the Champions Cup match 28-12, said they were "sorry that supporters didn't get the opportunity to see the players after the final whistle."
The club added that, following a security incident at the stadium, both sides left the field immediately as a precautionary measure. It thanked supporters for their understanding and cooperation, stressing that the safety of supporters, players, staff and officials will always remain its top priority.
Source: BBC Sport · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing