Northampton Saints Extend Anthony Belleau's Contract Beyond This Season

Overview

• Northampton confirmed Belleau has signed a new deal to stay at Franklin’s Gardens beyond this season, with the length undisclosed.
• Director of rugby Phil Dowson praised Belleau’s impact and stressed the value of “genuine competition” for the No. 10 shirt alongside Fin Smith.
• Belleau’s early contributions included a match-winning late penalty against Gloucester and two tries versus Leicester, earning October Player of the Month honors.
• He returned swiftly after a mouth injury in the Harlequins match, stepping up when Fin Smith was sidelined, which Dowson cited as evidence of his toughness.
• The extension comes as Saints lead the Premiership and pursue European ambitions, with recent renewals also secured for Curtis Langdon, George Hendy and Ed Prowse.