Paul Diggin

Paul "Digger" Diggin (born 23 January 1985 in Northampton, UK) is a former professional rugby player in England for Northampton Saints and England Saxons. He is also a former England under 16, 18, 19 and 21s player. He attended Northampton School for Boys where he captained the 1st XV.

Diggin was a versatile player, able to perform at fly-half, wing or fullback.

He signed a two-year contract extension which kept him at Northampton Saints until 2011. In 2012 he signed a contract for an undisclosed ending date.

Diggin retired from professional rugby in September 2015, making 148 first-team appearances for Saints.

Diggin was 1st team coach at Milton Keynes rugby club for the 2009/10 season. After a year there he returned to his boyhood club Northampton BBOB to become club coach.

Diggin is a regular co-commentator on rugby matches for BBC Radio Northamptonshire. His style is one of exuberance, excitement and experience.

In 2013 Diggin signed a two-year deal with Northampton Saints, taking up a position as a player coach

In 2017 Diggin returned to his boyhood club of Northampton BBOB as a player-coach. He currently plays at flyhalf for the club.