Northampton have agreed contract extensions with prop Tom Mercey, wing Anders Mogensen and hooker Ross McMillan.
Jim Mallinder commended a "workmanlike" performance from Northampton as seven penalties from Stephen Myler earned victory over Sale.
Stephen Myler kicked seven penalties as Northampton defeated Sale 24-17 in a bruising contest at Franklin's Gardens.
Saints return to Franklin's Gardens for their only home Aviva Premiership match of the Six Nations period when they take on Sale on Saturday.
Jim Mallinder will not be the new England coach after the Northampton Saints director of rugby confirmed that he did not apply for the role.
Northampton forward Samu Manoa has signed a new three-year contract with Saints.
Northampton prop Paul Doran-Jones has joined the England squad preparing for next week's Six Nations clash against Wales at Twickenham.
Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes have returned to England's Six Nations squad after missing the victories over Scotland and Italy.
Seventeen points from Freddie Burns gave Gloucester a narrow 27-24 win over Northampton in a thrilling game at Kingsholm.
A late penalty from Freddie Burns gave Gloucester a 27-24 win over Northampton in a thrilling game at Kingsholm on Saturday.
Gloucester will have a host of players back in contention for Saturday's Aviva Premiership clash with Northampton Saints at Kingsholm.
Northampton have secured the long-term future of Mark Sorenson and also signed Ross McMillan on a deal until the end of the season.
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