Courtney Lawes agrees new Northampton Saints deal

England international Courtney Lawes has agreed a fresh three-year deal with Northampton Saints.

The 22-year-old revealed that he had no hesitation in extending his stay at Franklin's Gardens.

"It means a lot to sign a new contract with the Saints because I've grown up around here," Lawes said.

"It's good to sign on again and see myself with a future at the club. I enjoy playing here and working with the coaches and want to stay here for as long as I can.

"I think I've improved a lot as a player in recent years, which has all come from playing here and being coached here. The coaches keep us grounded off the field and I've still got a lot to learn from them on the field."

Lawes graduated through the academy system with the Saints and has gone on to make 86 appearances for the club.