Armstrong joins Calum Clark and Joe Ford in signing from Leeds Carnegie

Northampton Saints have signed Leeds Carnegie winger Scott Armstrong for next season.

The 23-year-old broke into the Leeds first team in 2007 with a try-scoring debut against Saracens.

"Northampton is a club that is going places and has come on a lot in the last few seasons," Armstrong said.

"The Saints are playing an exciting brand of rugby. It's enjoyable to watch and something I'm looking forward to being involved in."

Armstrong added: "They've recruited a lot of good, ambitious players and if they continue improving things could be really good.

"I know I've still got to improve as a player and Northampton is a place where I hope I can develop."

Armstrong scored 11 tries in National One for Leeds in 2008/09. He was involved in the 30-10 defeat by Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens earlier this season.

"This year it was one of the few places you couldn't hear yourself because of the noise made by the fans," he said.

"It's electric and the whole experience is something most clubs don't have. It's a rugby town and everyone gets behind the team."

Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder says that Armstrong will add to the strength in depth in the back three positions.

"Scott has shown over the past few years that he can perform at the highest level and he has experience in the Guinness Premiership and in Europe," he said.

"Scott will also be a powerful presence on the wing or at full-back, where his size and speed will be very useful as we prepare for three tough competitions next season."

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