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From fan to fulcrum - the family story of Dingwall's Prem title quest

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BBC Sport
2026/06/10 - 10:20 502 مشاهدة
From fan to fulcrum - the family story of Dingwall's Prem title questImage source, Euan DingwallImage caption, Fraser Dingwall with his brother Euan (left) and father Gordon at TwickenhamByJames BurridgeSports reporter, BBC Look East TVPublished9 minutes agoA few weeks ago, Fraser Dingwall joined his brother Euan for a dinner to celebrate the latter's 30th birthday. Beside the table were two photographs taken 10 years apart.The first showed Northampton Saints winning the Prem title in 2014. Fraser, then 15, and 18-year-old Euan were in the crowd at Twickenham, cheering as Alex Waller's extra-time try brought the club their first title.The second was 10 years later - only this time, Fraser was on the pitch, lifting the trophy.Now the 27-year-old centre has the chance to add a third photograph, as Saints aim for a second Prem title in three years."I always watched Saints - and I remember that day in 2014 really clearly," said Dingwall."I especially remember the final whistle and seeing the players going mental, watching the celebrations. I walked away as a fan with such a rush."It's been very surreal to go from watching the final to joining the club, building my way up and ultimately win the thing, it's a crazy full-circle moment."Northampton Saints v Leicester TigersPrem Rugby play-off semi-finalFriday, 12 June 19:45 BSTListen on SoundsListen to radio commentary on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra, BBC Radio Northampton and BBC Radio Leicester - and follow live text on BBC Sport website and appDingwall's love for the game started alongside his older brother at Cambridge RFC, watching their dad, Gordon, from the touchline or playing in junior matches on Sunday."We did a lot of sport when we were young," said Euan. "I loved Carlos Spencer, Fraser's favourite was Dan Carter."But Fraser stood out. He was strong for his age group. He played football for Cambridge United in their academy. "But the...
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