NEWCASTLE FALCONS centre Adam Powell has become the latest player to commit his long-term future to the club by signing a new two-year deal.

Powell moved to Kingston Park from Saracens in March 2013, and was a key figure in the closing stages of Falcons' successful promotion push in the Championship.

He has subsequently become an established part of Newcastle's preferred Premiership line-up, making 52 senior appearances for the club.

"It's good," said Powell. "I’m happy to have signed for another two years and I’m really enjoying it here at the moment so I’m glad to stay.

"I’ve racked up the games while I’ve been here, which is nice. One of the big things about coming here was that I love playing every week and want to do that.

"This is a really competitive squad so I feel very fortunate to play as much as I have. I do feel a bit like part of the furniture now, but as long as I can keep helping us to kick on a bit then that’s the most important thing."

Director of rugby Dean Richards said: "Adam is a key member of the squad and we’re very pleased to be keeping him at the club for another two seasons.

"He is an influential figure both on and off the field and has a big part to play in our continual drive to progress the club."