England's Earl extends Saracens deal until 2029

England back row Ben Earl has signed a new contract with Saracens running until 2029.

The 27-year-old made his Sarries debut aged 18 and has spent his entire club career in north London, apart from a short loan spell with Bristol.

Earl is a three-time Premiership winner and was part of Sarries' league and European Champions Cup double-winning squad of 2018-19.

He has made three appearances so far this season and is in line to start against Bath on Sunday.

"I'm really happy to extend my time at my boyhood club. It is an environment where I feel I have the best chance to reach my full potential and achieve something special with my best mates," he told the club's website.

"It's a place I call home and I can't wait to see what the future holds for this special club."

'He has Saracens in his DNA'

Earl, who can play at flanker and number eight, has established himself as a key player for club and country and has scored seven tries in 46 international caps.

He played in all four games of England's Six Nations title-winning campaign in 2020 and was part of Steve Borthwick's side who came third at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

He was selected for the British and Irish Lions' tour to Australia this summer, playing in all three Test matches, and featured in all four of the England's autumn internationals this November.

"Ben has been part of Saracens since he was 14 years old, growing from a promising young academy talent to a standout player on the international stage," Sarries director of rugby Mark McCall said.

"He has Saracens in his DNA, and we are thrilled he has re-signed with the club.

"His qualities as a player and as a person will be central to all we hope to achieve in the years to come."