Academy coach Paul Diggin to leave Saints

Northampton Saints can today announce that Academy Coach Paul Diggin will be leaving the Club after 15 years at Franklin’s Gardens.

The 33-year-old has been a part of the Club’s furniture since his playing days, when he notched up 148 appearances and helped Saints claim numerous trophies along the way.

Saints CEO Mark Darbon said: “Paul has Black, Green and Gold in his veins and has been an incredible servant for the Club.

“Our Academy here at Northampton Saints has really benefitted from his input over the last four seasons, and we wish him all the best for the future.”

A versatile player who was equally comfortable at fly-half, on the wing or at fullback, fan-favourite Diggin was a graduate of Saints’ Academy system, and returned to where it all began in 2014.

As Academy Coach, ‘Digger’ has been invaluable in the development of the Club’s brightest talent for four seasons, spurring several players onto international honours and into the Saints’ first team.