CONFIRMED: Saracens hold onto a star

NEWS: Saracens announced that Scotland international Sean Maitland has committed his future to the club.

The 31-year-old has penned a two-year contract and will remain in north London until at least 2022.

It is a big boost for the club who have been demoted from the Premiership for repeated salary cap breaches and move north of the border.

Maitland has played his part in some of Saracens’ biggest moments over the past four years, scoring crucial tries in last season’s Champions Cup and Premiership final successes.

In total, the wing has crossed the whitewash 29 times in 73 Sarries appearances and feels at home in NW4.

"I’m very happy to extend my Saracens; it was a bit of a no-brainer for me," Maitland said.

"My family love it here, we’re settled and I wanted to stayed because I love being here and I love what the club is about and the people that are in it.

"We’re one big family. That comes right from the top, from the owner, into the group and the Academy. We’re all aligned, one big family, and for me that’s important.

Director of Rugby Mark McCall said: "Sean has made an outstanding contribution to our club over the last four years both on and off the field.

"He has taken his game to a new level during that time and has had a great influence on some of our younger players. To have a player of Sean’s quality and experience commit his future to the club is a huge boost."