George Furbank, Northampton Saints captain, will leave after a decade to join Harlequins. He will lead Saints into the Premiership final against Exeter at Twickenham. Despite contract talks breaking down, Furbank says there are no hard feelings and he wants a fairytale finish. His final match will cap ten years of leadership for the club that shaped him.

Furbank joined the academy in 2015 and debuted two years later. He has earned 14 England caps and was instrumental in Saints’ rise, scoring twice in the 45‑31 playoff win over Leicester. Saints aim to reclaim the 2024 Premiership title, with the final marking a third major appearance in three seasons as the club looks to cement its legacy in English rugby today.

After a tough injury run, Furbank hit peak form, inspiring teammates with his “play‑on” attitude. He credits the squad’s camaraderie for natural chemistry on the pitch. Saints coach Phil Dowson praised the side’s fearless play before the crowd of 82,000. The final will decide whether Northampton can achieve a historic sweep of titles and secure a place among England’s elite clubs for the next decade.