Sam Graham wants to leave Northampton Saints on a high after making what he said was the difficult decision to leave for Newcastle Red Bulls after four years at Franklin’s Gardens.

The back rower has established himself as a key member of the Saints’ squad, but not first choice with Henry Pollock, Tom Pearson, Josh Kemeny and Callum Chick among his rivals.
“This is an incredibly tough place to leave, but I am looking forward to what lies ahead,” said Graham, who came through Bath’s academy and joined Saints from Doncaster.
“I am 28 and not getting any younger. I want to play international r...