Northampton prop Millar Mills signs new contract

Elliot Millar Mills has signed a new contract to continue his tenure at Northampton Saints the club confirmed today.

The 32-year-old prop has made 26 appearances in the Black, Green, and Gold since joining the Saints last season, playing key roles in high-stakes matches like the Investec Champions Cup semi-final and Gallagher Premiership Final, where he contributed to the Saints’ first league title win in a decade.

Millar Mills' debut season with Northampton proved impactful beyond club rugby. His solid performance on the pitch led to his international breakthrough, securing his first cap for Scotland during the 2024 Six Nations.

Currently training with Scotland ahead of the Autumn Nations Series, Millar Mills now boasts five international Test appearances.

“I’m thrilled to be staying in Northampton after a truly incredible first season at the Club,” said Millar Mills.

“It was a rollercoaster from start to finish; I started off by running out in preseason in August, but by the turn of the year I’d been involved in some incredible games like the wins over Saracens and Exeter away and Harlequins at home, which became the catalyst for our whole season.

“From there it didn’t really stop for me – by the time we got to beating Munster away in the Champions Cup I’d already played more games, and made more memories that I really cherished, than I had in any other season of my career.”

Northampton’s Director of Rugby, Phil Dowson, has praised Millar Mills’ adaptability and composure throughout his journey with the Saints. "His ability to take everything in his stride" has been instrumental in establishing his presence within the team, noted Dowson.

“Elliot settled in really well at Saints and really found his feet quickly,” he said. “His story is unique; after what happened at Wasps, he bounced around and played with the Barbarians, Bath and Edinburgh.

“To then find a home with us, where he felt comfortable to be himself and felt comfortable to put those performances out on the pitch, shows his character.

“He’s performed exceptionally well, both in the set piece and in the loose, and that was recognised by his Scotland call-up. Now he’s become an international and is somebody who we trust to run our game plan.

“It speaks volumes about our Club, but also speaks volumes about him. He’s a driven character and there’s still more in his game to improve. We’ll keep pushing him to achieve more and, as with everyone in our squad, I want to make sure we get the absolute best out of him."