In a unique undertaking, those with competing financial interests and historically adversarial relationships came together to restore the city to a firm financial footing.

Premiership Rugby has to ensure that its clubs are on a sound enough financial footing to survive a financial disaster.

And the Saints supremo says they are on a better financial footing since the new board took over in May.

Both parties have moved on to a more secure financial footing.

This might satisfy the creditors and could put the company on a sound financial footing.