Northampton Saints scrum-half McParland signs new contract

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 19:09 · Archive

Northampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland has signed a multi-year contract extension with the reigning Premiership champions. The 21-year-old has made 50 first-team appearances since his debut in 2022 at the age of 17 years and 222 days, setting a club record. He started the Premiership final win over Exeter in June before sustaining an injury.

McParland has progressed to England A level. 'There's so much more potential in this team,' he said. 'I see Saints as the club that can get the very best out of me and help me fulfil my own potential too. Last season was brilliant for me in terms of getting more game time.' He added that playing regularly was important for improvement, but having strong competition around him was equally valuable.

McParland said it had been 'great to get a feel for what an England camp is like and to train alongside some of the best players in the country'. He described playing for England as a lifelong dream. Phil Dowson said there was still so much more to come from the scrum-half.

How it is being reported

• McParland signs new deal with Northampton SaintsNorthampton Saints scrum-half Archie McParland signs a new, undisclosed-length deal with the Prem champions.BBC Northamptonshire · 29 Oct, 18:57
• Dowson's delighted as McParland decides to sign new Saints dealPhil Dowson says there is still so much more to come from Archie McParland after handing the talented young scrum-half a new deal at Saints.Northants Telegraph · 29 Oct, 17:21

In this story: Archie McParland · Northampton Saints · Phil Dowson · England · Exeter · Alex Mitchell

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