Members of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity were in attendance raising money Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Members of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity were in attendance raising money (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Fans of all ages were in attendance to pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Fans of all ages were in attendance to pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The match came a few days after the centenary anniversary of Northampton Saints' war memorial Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The match came a few days after the centenary of Northampton Saints' war memorial (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Mobbs Memorial match has been an important fixture in the Army's season since 2012 Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The Mobbs Memorial match has been an important fixture in the Army's season since 2012. (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The British Army Band Catterick were providing prematch entertainment at Franklin's Gardens Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The British Army Band Catterick were providing pre-match entertainment at Franklin's Gardens (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Army and Northampton Saints pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Army and Northampton Saints pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Tough tackling is always on show when the Army battle Northampton Saints Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Tough tackling is always on show when the Army battle Northampton Saints (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Army knew a strong Northampton Saints team would provide a difficult test Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army knew a strong Northampton Saints team would provide a difficult test (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Army's defence swarm their opponent. The Royal Navy will feel this pressure at Twickenham Stadium only on BFBS on April 30 Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army's defence swarm their opponent. The Royal Navy will feel this pressure at Twickenham Stadium only on BFBS on 30 April (Picture: Alligin Photography).
A strong line-out will be a key part of the Army's attack at Twickenham Stadium Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
A strong line-out will be a key part of the Army's attack at Twickenham Stadium (Picture: Alligin Photography).
On a night of very few Army attacking opportunities, the men in red drive for the line Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of very few Army attacking opportunities, the men in red drive for the line.
Thumbs up from the Army bench as they took in the action Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Thumbs-up from the Army bench as they took in the action (Picture: Alligin Photography).
On a night of respect, the two teams shook hands after the action was over Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of respect, the two teams shook hands after the action was over (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Captain Mal Roberts picked his team up after the defeat with a rousing team talk Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Captain Mal Roberts picked his team up after the defeat with a rousing team talk (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Army head coach gave up his time after the match to speak to Forces News sport editor Jon Knighton Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army head coach gave up his time after the match to speak to Forces News sport editor Jon Knighton (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Members of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity were in attendance raising money Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Fans of all ages were in attendance to pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The match came a few days after the centenary anniversary of Northampton Saints' war memorial Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Mobbs Memorial match has been an important fixture in the Army's season since 2012 Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The British Army Band Catterick were providing prematch entertainment at Franklin's Gardens Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Army and Northampton Saints pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Tough tackling is always on show when the Army battle Northampton Saints Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army knew a strong Northampton Saints team would provide a difficult test Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army's defence swarm their opponent. The Royal Navy will feel this pressure at Twickenham Stadium only on BFBS on April 30 Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
A strong line-out will be a key part of the Army's attack at Twickenham Stadium Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of very few Army attacking opportunities, the men in red drive for the line Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Thumbs up from the Army bench as they took in the action Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of respect, the two teams shook hands after the action was over Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Captain Mal Roberts picked his team up after the defeat with a rousing team talk Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The Army head coach gave up his time after the match to speak to Forces News sport editor Jon Knighton Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
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In pictures: Mobbs Memorial match returns

Kyle Dixon
Members of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity were in attendance raising money Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Members of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity were in attendance raising money (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Fans of all ages were in attendance to pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Fans of all ages were in attendance to pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The match came a few days after the centenary anniversary of Northampton Saints' war memorial Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The match came a few days after the centenary of Northampton Saints' war memorial (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Mobbs Memorial match has been an important fixture in the Army's season since 2012 Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The Mobbs Memorial match has been an important fixture in the Army's season since 2012. (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The British Army Band Catterick were providing prematch entertainment at Franklin's Gardens Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The British Army Band Catterick were providing pre-match entertainment at Franklin's Gardens (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Army and Northampton Saints pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Army and Northampton Saints pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Tough tackling is always on show when the Army battle Northampton Saints Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Tough tackling is always on show when the Army battle Northampton Saints (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Army knew a strong Northampton Saints team would provide a difficult test Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army knew a strong Northampton Saints team would provide a difficult test (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Army's defence swarm their opponent. The Royal Navy will feel this pressure at Twickenham Stadium only on BFBS on April 30 Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army's defence swarm their opponent. The Royal Navy will feel this pressure at Twickenham Stadium only on BFBS on 30 April (Picture: Alligin Photography).
A strong line-out will be a key part of the Army's attack at Twickenham Stadium Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
A strong line-out will be a key part of the Army's attack at Twickenham Stadium (Picture: Alligin Photography).
On a night of very few Army attacking opportunities, the men in red drive for the line Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of very few Army attacking opportunities, the men in red drive for the line.
Thumbs up from the Army bench as they took in the action Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Thumbs-up from the Army bench as they took in the action (Picture: Alligin Photography).
On a night of respect, the two teams shook hands after the action was over Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of respect, the two teams shook hands after the action was over (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Captain Mal Roberts picked his team up after the defeat with a rousing team talk Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Captain Mal Roberts picked his team up after the defeat with a rousing team talk (Picture: Alligin Photography).
The Army head coach gave up his time after the match to speak to Forces News sport editor Jon Knighton Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army head coach gave up his time after the match to speak to Forces News sport editor Jon Knighton (Picture: Alligin Photography).
Members of the ABF The Soldiers' Charity were in attendance raising money Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Fans of all ages were in attendance to pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The match came a few days after the centenary anniversary of Northampton Saints' war memorial Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Mobbs Memorial match has been an important fixture in the Army's season since 2012 Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The British Army Band Catterick were providing prematch entertainment at Franklin's Gardens Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Army and Northampton Saints pay tribute to Edgar Mobbs Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
Tough tackling is always on show when the Army battle Northampton Saints Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army knew a strong Northampton Saints team would provide a difficult test Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
The Army's defence swarm their opponent. The Royal Navy will feel this pressure at Twickenham Stadium only on BFBS on April 30 Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
A strong line-out will be a key part of the Army's attack at Twickenham Stadium Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of very few Army attacking opportunities, the men in red drive for the line Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Thumbs up from the Army bench as they took in the action Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
On a night of respect, the two teams shook hands after the action was over Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg
Captain Mal Roberts picked his team up after the defeat with a rousing team talk Credit Alligin Photography DATE 13042022.jpg
The Army head coach gave up his time after the match to speak to Forces News sport editor Jon Knighton Credit Alligin Photography Date 13042022.jpg

The Mobbs Memorial match has returned in 2022 with over 2000 people watching the British Army take on a Northampton Saints team at Franklin's Gardens.

The Premiership team ran out 59-7 winners but the military side will take lessons from the defeat into their crunch match with the Navy at Twickenham on 30 April.

If you want to watch the Army v Navy matches LIVE, you can do so on the Forces News YouTube channel.

Alligin Photography were in attendance on behalf of the Army Rugby Union and you can see the best of their images in our gallery above.

Pictures: Alligin Photography.

WATCH: Mobbs Memorial returns as the Army take on Northampton Saints.

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