Alex Walmsley: St Helens prop signs new two-year contract extension

St Helens prop Alex Walmsley has signed a new two-year deal to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2026 season.

The 34-year-old made his Saints debut in 2013 and has gone on to make 278 appearances for the club.

He has won five Super League titles, four League Leaders' Shields, the Challenge Cup and World Club Challenge.

"I'm really happy, it's been something that's been in the pipeline for a while," Walmsley told the club website.

"To get it finalised, sorted, and announced I'm pleased. I am happy and excited for the next two and a half years.

"Fourteen years at Saints is a long time and I've had some fantastic times over those over the years so far, and I am sure there's going to be some great times still to come."

Walmsley has made six England appearances and four for Great Britain on the international stage, and has also been named in the Super League Dream Team four times.

He has played eight games for St Helens so far this season.