Easter sticking with Harlequins

England No.8 Nick Easter has committed his rugby future to Harlequins by signing a three year contract that will keep him with the London club until the end of the 2014/15 season.

The 33-year-old Easter joined Harlequins in 2004 and has made 162 first team appearances and scored 42 tries on top of his 47 caps and five tries for England.

The former Orrell loose forward continues to win plaudits for his efforts - the most recent being another man of the match award in Harlequins' victory over London Irish last Saturday.

Commenting on the decision Easter said, "I'm delighted to have re-signed with Harlequins. It is a club that allows you to express yourself on the pitch.  We're playing an attractive style of rugby that is not only producing positive results it is also enjoyable to be part of.  I

"I'm looking forward to contributing to the ongoing success of the team and to winning more silverware for the club and its supporters," he added.

Harlequins Director of Rugby Conor O'Shea said: "I'm sure everyone involved with the club will be delighted that Nick has signed for another three years. I believe he is currently the best No.8 in the country.

"Nick still has a lot that he wants to achieve in the game. Having come to professional rugby later than others, and given the condition he keeps himself in, we believe he will play at the highest level for years to come.

"Players like Brad Thorne, Simon Shaw and Fabien Pelous are examples of what Nick will be for this club and his experience, leadership and above all, rugby will be the key to where we go in coming years," explained the Quins boss.