Heritage

In 1880, Reverend Samuel Wathen Wigg founded Northampton Saints RFC with a bold vision; to offer local young men a positive outlet for their energy and spirit through the game of rugby. What began as a community initiative has grown into a legacy that spans generations.

Today, Northampton Saints Foundation proudly continues that mission. We harness the power of sport and the values of rugby to inspire young minds and enrich lives.

Our Heritage Department exists to protect and celebrate this extraordinary journey. We preserve the pivotal moments, people, and stories that have shaped the Club’s identity – ensuring the legacy of Northampton Saints continues to resonate with future generations.

Your support makes this possible. Through funding and grants, we’re able to safeguard history, share cherished memories, and create opportunities for learning and connection. If you’re passionate about Heritage, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Do

  • Research & Documentation: We uncover and record the events and individuals that have defined the Club’s proud history and remarkable evolution.
  • Storytelling for All Ages: We bring the Saints’ story to life through engaging, educational content designed to captivate and inform across generations.
  • Preservation & Access: We’re building an accessible onsite archive, digitising records, and growing our oral history collection to ensure memories are never lost.
  • Community & Volunteering: We create meaningful opportunities for volunteers to get involved, connect with the Club’s heritage, and contribute to its future.

We currently run a number of Heritage Programmes which invite members of the public and schoolchildren to delve into the history of Northampton Saints through engaging assemblies, hands-on activities, presentations, immersive stadium tours, and warm and supportive social gatherings.

Heritage Learning Days Tackling Heritage Memory Cafés

Explore our Heritage Projects below. If you’d like to be part of this journey, please email heritage@northamptonsaintsfoundation.org to learn more about volunteering.