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Logovi'i Mulipola playing for Saracens
Logovi’i Mulipola (centre) has played six times for Saracens since joining the club in December

James Hadfield and Logovi’i Mulipola have signed new contracts at Premiership champions Saracens.

Hooker Hadfield, 26, will remain with the club until the end of next season, while the deal for prop Mulipola, 36, runs to the end of the current season.

Hadfield has made eight appearances for Saracens since signing a short-term deal during the World Cup last year.

Mulipola, who has 33 Samoa caps, has played six times since joining the club in December.

Hadfield scored two tries against Exeter Chiefs in his most recent appearance for the club.

“I am thrilled to continue my journey with Saracens,” he said.external-link

“Following the liquidation of Jersey Reds, my career faced a lot of uncertainty.

“I’m immensely thankful to Saracens for giving me the opportunity to continue pursing my dream.

“I’m excited to see where this group can go and hopefully make some history with these boys.”

Mulipola has started the past three matches for Saracens.

Director of rugby Mark McCall said:external-link “Logo has been fantastic for us over the last few months and we are excited that he is staying.

“He is already a very popular member of the group and has had a brilliant impact for us, which we hope will continue for the remainder of the campaign.”

Saracens resume their Premiership season against Harlequins on Saturday, 23 March at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The north London club are fourth in the Premiership on 36 points, eight points off leaders Northampton Saints.

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