England and Lions star signs new deal to stay at Northampton Saints

The 28-year-old becomes the second player this season to recommit to the Club, continuing a journey that has seen him grow into one of Saints’ most influential figures.

Since making his debut in 2017, Mitchell has racked up just shy of 150 appearances in Black, Green and Gold, scoring 52 tries—including the decisive touchdown that sealed Saints’ Gallagher Premiership title in 2024 at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

His influence stretches far beyond domestic rugby. Mitchell has earned 23 England caps and starred on the British & Irish Lions tour this summer, featuring in all nine matchday squads and earning two Test appearances.

“Northampton Saints has been my home for the last ten seasons and there’s truly nowhere else I’d rather be playing my rugby,” said Mitchell.

“I get to come into the Club and train and play alongside lads I’ve grown up with, some of my best friends, and call it work. It’s not lost on me how lucky I am to be able to say that.”

“This group is very special. We’re extremely ambitious, and the drive and focus within the squad to keep getting better is what makes being part of this Club so exciting. From joining the Academy as a teenager to now, the support I receive at Saints has been crucial to all my success on the pitch, so I owe a lot to the Club’s coaching staff past and present.

“I’ve made some incredible memories over the last couple of years, from winning the PREM to the final whistle in Dublin, and then getting to pull on a red shirt with the Lions over the summer. All those experiences just make you hungry to achieve more – with Saints, England and beyond.

“We feel like we’ve got to right some wrongs after last year. We want to get back to the top of the pile in the PREM, keep pushing forward in Europe, and put some more silverware in our trophy cabinet.

“There’s also no better place to play rugby than cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Hearing the incredible support we have in the stands and running out at home never fails to put a smile on my face. Playing in front of a full house against Leicester last weekend reminded me why signing on again with Saints was the right decision – I can’t wait for what’s ahead.”