Alex Waller and Mikey Haywood commit to Saints

Northampton Saints has today announced that a duo Alex Waller and Mikey Haywood have re-signed with the club.

With a total of nearly 400 Saints caps between them, the duo, who graduated from Saints’ Academy, have put pen to paper to extend their time at their only professional club.

“It’s been great to have seen the two of them develop into the players they are today," said Director of Rugby Jim Mallinder.

“Both of them have played a large part in the club’s history so far and no doubt they are to be a big part of the club’s future.

“We’re delighted they’ve chosen to stay at Saints.”  

Prop Alex Waller, who has signed to stay with at Saints until 2021, has made over 200 appearances for the club and holds the record for the most consecutive Premiership games with his league appearances dating back to the 2011/12 season opener.

Another Saints Academy graduate, Haywood came through the Wanderers ranks before signing his first senior contract in 2011, making his debut, alongside Waller, in the opening game of the 2011/12 season against Gloucester, has signed to stay at the club until 2020.