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South African Jordan Els earns new deal to keep him in the PREM

Following a successful trial period, Jordan Els has signed a deal to remain at Northampton until the end of the 2026/27 season.

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Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 2:34 PM

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Jordan Els has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints through the end of the 2026/27 season.
The 29-year-old prop initially joined the Gallagher Premiership club on a trial basis over the summer.
Els previously spent seven seasons with Harlequins, where he won the Premiership title in 2021.

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South African loosehead prop Jordan Els has signed a contract extension to remain with Northampton Saints until the end of the 2026/27 season following a successful trial period. The 29-year-old initially joined the club during the summer as injury cover and made his competitive Saints debut in the PREM Rugby Cup in September against his former side, Harlequins.

Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson praised Els for his work ethic and high standards since arriving at the club. Els previously spent seven seasons at Harlequins, making 58 appearances and winning the Gallagher Premiership title in 2021, after beginning his senior career with the Sharks and Ealing Trailfinders.

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