Brown signs new long-term contract with Harlequins

Harlequins full-back Mike Brown has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

The 30-year-old, a product of the Quins academy, has made almost 250 appearances for the senior team in the 10 years since making his debut.

He also played in all three of England’s matches at the 2015 World Cup and has now been capped by his country 43 times.

Brown said: “Over the coming years I will be playing at my peak. I feel fit, strong and with the experience I have gained by playing international rugby, it will give me every opportunity to achieve the personal goals I have set for myself to win trophies for Quins, continue to play for England and hopefully be part of the 2017 Lions tour.!

Quins’ director of rugby Conor O’Shea added: “Mike is the epitome of what Harlequins stands for – he has come through our academy and become one of the great full-backs of world rugby.

“I have watched him grow and become the bedrock for whatever team he plays for.

“He maintains the highest of standards off the pitch and will play at the highest level for many years as a result.

“We are all delighted he wants to commit to his only club for what will be, in all likelihood, the remainder of his career.”