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Niall Morris signs new deal with Leicester Tigers

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Winger Niall Morris has become the latest Leicester Tiger to extend his stay at the club.

The 24-year-old has signed a new deal which will keep him at Welford Road after his current contract expires in the summer.

Morris arrived from Leinster in the summer of 2011 and has started to show some excellent form this season.

He celebrated his new contract with perhaps his best performance in a Tigers shirt at London Irish last weekend, scoring two tries and nearly adding another.

Morris said he was delighted to stay on and believes he has improved as a player since coming under the guidance of the club's coaching duo, Richard Cockerill and Matt O'Connor.

"I am really happy to get the contract agreed," he said. "I always wanted to stay at the Tigers and I am enjoying my rugby here.

"It's really nice having the support of the coaches and their backing to offer me another contract.

"I have really enjoyed my time here and have been lucky enough to get a few games over the past months. I wanted to continue playing here and doing the best I can or the club.

"I think my game has improved since I arrived. The more games you can play, the better your game gets each week.

"From the player I was a year ago, I think I am a much better player now.

"The club is very friendly and the guys make you feel very much at home.

"It's a very family-orientated club, it has been easy to fit in and I really enjoy the culture.

"I made the right decision coming over here and I am hopeful that things will continue to go my way."

Morris has made 12 starts this season with only Graham Kitchener and Anthony Allen enjoying more.

Director of rugby Richard Cockerill says he has been impressed with his form.

"Niall has decided to stay for his immediate future and, if he keeps playing like he did at London Irish last weekend, that will be brilliant for us," said Cockerill.

"Niall made a big decision to leave Ireland and come to Leicester and has been a very important member of the squad here for the last two seasons.

"He has been improving the whole time with us, he is a good young player who is developing really well and doing a good job for us."

Niall Morris signs new deal with Leicester Tigers


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