Video: Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley wins Aviva Premiership Player of the Month award Saints have won five of their opening six Premiership matches and lead Harlequins, Leicester Tigers and Saracens by two points. A modest Hartley said: "I don't know how I managed to get named Player of the Month; it was really a surprise for me. We've started us well up front and I've just been one of a group of players who performed during September to help the team get some good results. Saints director of rugby, Jim Mallinder, said: "Dylan has led the team very well in September, and the Player of the Month award reflects his personal performances and how well he has led the team. He works very hard on his skills, and has matured into an excellent captain, and I am delighted for him that he has received the award.