Robinson signs new Newcastle Falcons deal

Newcastle lock Sean Robinson has signed a new contract extension with the club ahead of Friday’s European Challenge Cup quarter-final at home to Brive.

The 27-year-old has made 59 competitive appearances for the Falcons, 40 of those in the Premiership, the last of which came when he started Saturday’s25-22 triumph over Northampton Saints in front of a club record crowd of 30,174 at St James’ Park.

The Durham University graduate said: “I’m delighted to have agreed another two years with the club, it really feels like we are going places and it’s a great environment to be part of.

“We’re in the top four of the Premiership, in the quarter-finals in Europe and building well for the future, so it was an easy decision in terms of where I saw myself being.”

Falcons director of rugby Dean Richards was similarly delighted to have tied up the new deal, saying: “Sean is an incredibly bright player with a strong understanding of the game.

“He has already come a long way, but over the next year or two I really see Sean developing further and going on to higher honours. I rate him that highly, and it’s great news for the club that he will be here to be part of our future plans.”