England prop Iyogun signs new Northampton Saints contract
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 11:02 · Archive
England prop Manny Iyogun has signed a new contract with Northampton Saints. The 25-year-old loosehead prop made his England Test debut in July and has made 104 appearances for the club across eight seasons. He joins fellow players Tommy Freeman, Henry Pollock and Tom Pearson in extending their deals at Franklin's Gardens.
Iyogun came through Saints' academy system after joining Southend RFC at age 14. A product of the club's pathway, he entered the academy in 2016 and made his under-18s debut a year later. Born in Madrid and raised in Basildon, he has been with the club for eight seasons.
Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson said Iyogun's 'story is a brilliant one for the club and a fantastic example of what our pathway can produce'. Dowson praised his 'hard work, resilience and willingness to keep developing', describing him as 'a brilliant character who embodies the values we want at Northampton Saints'. Iyogun said he was 'excited for the next chapter' and expressed his appreciation for the journey, acknowledging that challenges and injuries had shaped him as a player and person.
How it is being reported
- England prop Iyogun signs new Northampton contractNorthampton Saints loosehead prop Manny Iyogun signs a new contract with the Prem champions.BBC Northamptonshire · 13 Oct, 10:23
- Iyogun 'excited for the next chapter' after signing Saints contract extensionManny Iyogun is 'excited for the next chapter' after committing his future to Saints.Northants Telegraph · 13 Oct, 09:25
- Dowson praises Manny's maturity after England prop signs new Saints dealPhil Dowson hailed the 'maturity, determination and desire' of Manny Iyogun after the prop signed a new deal at Saints on Tuesday morning.Northants Telegraph · 13 Oct, 09:19
In this story: Manny Iyogun · Northampton Saints · Phil Dowson · England · Tommy Freeman · Henry Pollock · Tom Pearson
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