# Henry Pollock signs £400k deal with Northampton Saints

> Northampton Saints' rugby director Phil Dowson says more players could join boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's agency to boost rugby's profile.
- Title: Henry Pollock signs £400k deal with Northampton Saints
- Summary: Northampton Saints' rugby director Phil Dowson says more players could join boxing promoter Eddie Hearn's agency to boost rugby's profile. Eddie Hearn's…
- Keywords: henry pollock, northampton saints, eddie hearn, matchroom talent agency, rugby union, england caps, british and irish lions, rugby agent, contract negotiations, player profile, sports, Henry
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12040/13591204/henry-pollock-northampton-chief-expects-more-players-to-work-with-promoters-like-eddie-hearn-as-he-lifts-lid-on-negotiations
- Published: 2026-09-23T21:30:00+00:00
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- Topics: henry pollock, northampton saints, eddie hearn, matchroom talent agency, rugby union, england caps, british and irish lions, rugby agent, contract negotiations, player profile, sports
## New contract for Henry Pollock
Henry Pollock signed a multi-year deal with Northampton Saints worth £400,000 per year on Tuesday.

> I think we'll see more of it. I think headlines and social media engagement, and all that, is positive for the game.
## Eddie Hearn's role in negotiations
Phil Dowson praised Eddie Hearn for driving a strong bargain during Pollock's contract talks with Matchroom Talent Agency.

> Eddie's been excellent. He's raised the profile of the game.
## Pollock's profile growth
At 21, Pollock has 13 England caps and played for the British and Irish Lions in Australia last year.

> I think there's elements of the contract which weren't done by Eddie, which were done by his traditional rugby agent.
## Hearn's valuation of Pollock
Eddie Hearn believes Pollock is worth over £1 million, predicting his value will skyrocket in the coming years.

> I think there's elements of the contract which weren't done by Eddie, which were done by his traditional rugby agent.
## Loyalty and negotiations
Dowson said Pollock's desire to stay with Saints made negotiations efficient despite fan concerns about his loyalty.

> Would there be loyalty in sport if he wasn't offered a contract?
## Future of rugby growth
Dowson emphasized that Pollock's success could inspire more players to work with promoters like Hearn to grow rugby's popularity.

> I think we'll see more of it. I think headlines and social media engagement, and all that, is positive for the game.
## Key takeaway

Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency helped Henry Pollock secure a £400,000 annual contract with Northampton Saints, aiming to grow rugby's popularity.