The kicking of former England fly-half Shane Geraghty and wing Bruce Reihana undid the Cherry and Whites, who will face a daunting trip to Watford to face table-topping Saracens next weekend.
The writing was on the wall almost from the start by centre Jon Clarke, followed by a 45-metre penalty from Reihana put the Saints clear.
Northampton will now aim to maintain their good form against Leeds next weekend but Gloucester’s headaches continue as joint-skipper Gareth Delve faces an RFU disciplinary committee tomorrow.
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