Callum Chick joins Northampton Saints for 2025/26 season

Northampton Saints have confirmed the signing of Newcastle Falcons captain Callum Chick ahead of the 2025–26 Gallagher Premiership season.

The 28-year-old No.8 brings a wealth of experience, having made over 150 senior appearances for his hometown club.

Chick, who debuted professionally in the 2015–16 season and earned two England caps in 2021, expressed his enthusiasm for the move:

"I am 28 now and I feel the time is right for me to move on. I have aspirations to get more England caps, and in order to do that I feel like I have to experience something new.

"Northampton feels like a perfect move for me. I enjoy the brand of rugby, and they have some great coaches and players."

He also highlighted the appeal of playing in a town with a strong rugby culture:

"Northampton feels like one of those towns that always looks forward to the rugby game at the weekend, that going to watch Saints is always something on the calendar.

"Coming from a football city where rugby plays second fiddle, to be moving somewhere like that is hugely exciting."

Saints' Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, praised Chick's leadership and playing style:

"Callum’s an ambitious player, he’s played some international rugby, gotten a taste for it. He obviously wants more and we think he’s more than capable of returning to that England fold.

"He is a powerful man, but also Callum’s leadership and experience are key for us."