Northampton Saints are delighted to confirm that England centre Fraser Dingwall has signed a contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old at his boyhood club for the 2026/27 campaign and beyond.
A lifelong supporter of the men in Black, Green and Gold, Dingwall first joined Saints’ Academy set-up at just 14, and has made 150 first-team appearances, won a Gallagher PREM winners’ medal, and become an England international since his Northampton debut back in 2018.
Now also a key member of the squad’s leadership group – having captained Saints on numerous occasions including in last Friday’s triumph over Saracens – Dingwall is thrilled to sign on once again at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
“Being at Saints aligns with everything I want from rugby,” said Dingwall. “It’s my home Club, and continuing this journey with the team and players I’ve grown up with is incredibly special.
“You’ve seen from the lads who’ve re-signed recently just how much this place means to us. We love coming into work every day, and when you combine that with winning matches and making memories around the world, it’s a brilliant mix.
“But this isn’t just about loyalty – I genuinely believe Saints is the best place for me to keep improving. It’s an aspirational environment where players, coaches and staff are always pushing to be better. That’s something I’m fully committed to.
“Reflecting on my journey so far, there are so many standout moments; my debut in the Rob Horne tribute match, winning the PREM title, beating Leinster away last season, and even the Champions Cup Final despite the result. These memories have shaped my career and I’m excited to make more.
“Now I want to kick on again. I’ve had a taste of international rugby and I’m hungry to break onto that scene. But to succeed individually, you have to succeed as a team, and continuing to grow with Saints – hopefully winning more trophies – is absolutely part of that vision.”
Saints supporters first saw Dingwall in senior action back in October 2018, when the teenage centre made his debut off the bench against Leicester Tigers at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. From that moment, his rise was swift.
In just his second season, Dingwall was named the Club’s Young Player of the Season and he also earned a nomination for the PREM Rugby Cup’s Breakthrough Player award.
The centre soon become a mainstay in Saints’ line-up, making more than 20 appearances for three successive seasons between 2021 and 2024, culminating in Northampton’s Gallagher PREM triumph in 2023/24 – when Dingwall’s influence was felt in 16 of the men in Black, Green and Gold’s 20 league and knockout fixtures.
A Bedford School graduate, Dingwall’s international age grade journey began with Scotland in 2017, before he switched to England at Under-18 and Under-20 levels – captaining the latter at the 2019 Six Nations and World Rugby Championship in Argentina.
Senior honours seemed destined to follow and, after numerous involvements in senior England training camps, Dingwall earned his first Test cap for the Red Rose in the 2024 Six Nations against Italy. He followed that with a maiden Test try against Wales a week later at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, and earned two further caps in the 2025 tournament.
Known for his composure, leadership skills, and ability to link a backline together, Dingwall has captained Northampton on numerous occasions – including leading Saints out at Principality Stadium at last season’s Investec Champions Cup Final.
Saints’ Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, said: “Dingers is outstanding – in his play, in his commitment, in his work-rate, in his leadership – and his impact within our set-up cannot be overstated.
“He is someone who often flies under the radar and doesn’t always get the credit he deserves, but he’s a huge part of what we’re about.
“That he’s now earning recognition with England reflects the strength of his character and relentless work ethic. He’s not just a brilliant rugby player, but a genuinely good man who has a huge impact on the connectedness of the group and influences how we operate on and off the field.
“He understands the value of relationships – with teammates, coaches and staff – and has become a key voice in our set-up.
“As someone who’s come through our Academy, it’s hugely rewarding for the Club to see him succeed. It speaks volumes about our pathway and Fraser’s own ambition. At just 26, he has plenty of rugby ahead of him and loads more still to achieve with Saints and England. I’m excited to see him do just that.”