Tizard signs long-term Saracens contract

Hugh Tizard has made 59 appearances for Saracens

Saracens lock Hugh Tizard has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

The 24-year-old signed from Harlequins in 2022 where he made his professional debut at just 19 years old.

"I am really looking forward to the next stage of my time here with Sarries," Tizard said.

"I really believe that this group will continue to grow and I hope to play my part in that.

"The standards set here mean that we are constantly pushed to improve and we all feel that we are at the start of something special."

During his time at Sarries he has made 59 appearances, starting in 46 of those matches, winning 38 and scoring two tries.

"At Saracens we want people whose impact on the field improves our team, and whose personality and energy improves our club." director of rugby Mark McCall said.

"Hugh has become a central figure in how we are writing this club's next chapter, with a young and exciting playing group full of potential.

"We are delighted Hugh has committed his future to Saracens, we believe his leadership, work rate and energy will be a fundamental part of all we hope to achieve together."