Rory doesn't want any regrets as he agrees new contract with Saints

The 28-year-old is now desperate to secure some major silverware for the black, green and gold in the years to come, insisting 'something is really starting to come together at the club'.

Academy product Hutchinson has played exactly 150 games for Saints, bringing up the milestone last time out against Newcastle Falcons.

He has notched 205 points in total, including 32 tries, and has been involved in multiple international squads during his career at Saints.

Hutchinson made his Test debut for Scotland against France in the 2019 Rugby World Cup and has won seven international caps in total, scoring three tries.

He is currently part of Scotland’s squad for the 2024 Guinness Six Nations – and when it came to extending his time south of the border in Northampton, Hutchinson insisted there was nowhere he’d rather be.

“Northampton is my home club,” Hutchinson said.

“I’ve been here 10 seasons now, growing up and playing alongside a lot of the boys in the current squad, and it feels good to have worked my way up here – I would never have thought I would make it to 150 games for Saints.

“I feel like something is really coming together at the club at the moment, as we’ve got a good bunch of lads together and we’re starting to achieve our potential as a team.

“When I spoke to Phil (Dowson) about re-signing, I wanted to know what the coaches’ plans were moving forward, and I have a lot of confidence in what we’re doing here.

"I’ve also got great relationships with the support staff – the physios, strength and conditioning team, the analysts and so on – which is so important to feel settled and succeed. I wouldn’t be where I am today without all those people.

“But, the most-important thing for me for this next period at the club is winning some silverware. I would love to say that I won trophies with Northampton Saints.

“When I look back on my career in 20 years’ time, I don’t want there to be any ‘could have’ or ‘should have’ moments. So, it’s really important with the team that we have now, we look to win trophies and speak with our actions on the pitch.”