Mark Easter has signed a new two-year contract with Northampton that will keep him at the club until at least 2011.

The back row has made 64 appearances for Saints in his 4 years at the club and believes he has made the right choice in opting to stay.

“It really is a great club with straightforward ambitions. As both a club and as individuals, we want to keep on improving and look to win trophies.”