Graham eager to make more amazing memories before leaving Saints
Sam Graham is desperate to make more amazing memories before he departs Saints this summer.
The No.8 will leave Northampton when his contract expires at the end of the current campaign, having been linked with a switch to Newcastle Red Bulls.
Graham joined Saints in the summer of 2022 from Doncaster Knights, making his debut against Sale Sharks.
He quickly established himself across the flanker and No.8 positions, making more appearances than any other Saint during the club’s 2023/24 Gallagher PREM title‑winning season, and scoring a memorable match-winning try against Munster at Thomond Park in the Investec Champions Cup.
Graham’s leadership ability has also seen him captain the black, green and gold on several occasions in the PREM Rugby Cup competition.
After sustaining a major knee injury in October 2024, he completed a long and diligent rehabilitation to return to action this term in strong form.
“My time at Saints has been really special,” said Graham.
“Coming in from a Champ club to an environment like this was a dream come true, and since then we’ve won a PREM title and created some amazing memories – being part of that group and that journey is something I’ll always treasure.
“Last season’s injury obviously wasn’t a highlight, but it made getting back onto the field this term even more meaningful.
"I’m so grateful for the support the club invested in me throughout my recovery, and for everyone who helped me come back stronger.
"That’s been the theme of my time here – people across the whole club, on and off the pitch, investing in me and helping me grow as a player and a person.
“I’ve loved my time at Saints, but it feels like the right moment to take the next step. That said, I still feel I’ve got plenty left to give.
"We’re in a great position in the PREM and in Europe, and I’m fully focused on contributing everything I can to this group and making a few more memories before I’m done.”