England Fly-Half Fin Smith Signs Multi-Year Northampton Saints Contract

England and British and Irish Lions fly-half Fin Smith has signed a new multi-year contract with Northampton Saints, reaffirming his commitment to both club and country amid interest from rival Premiership clubs and the proposed breakaway league R360. Smith, 23, joined Northampton in 2022 from Worcester Warriors and has since scored 589 points in 63 appearances, playing a pivotal role in Northampton's 2023/24 Premiership title and Champions Cup final run. He has established himself as England's first-choice fly-half during the 2025 Six Nations and toured with the Lions in Australia, setting his sights on leading England to the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Smith's decision to stay at Northampton is driven largely by his ambition to continue playing Test rugby, as players who join R360 are expected to be ineligible for national selection under current RFU rules. The contract renewal ends speculation about moves to other clubs or the rebel league, reflecting Smith's desire to develop both as a player and person at Northampton and to be part of a successful team. His commitment is considered a significant coup for Northampton, warding off interest from clubs like Leicester and Newcastle Red Bulls.