Saints back signs new deal

St Helens back Jack Welsby has signed a new four year contract at the club. He will now stay until the end of the 2022 season.

The club also has an option to extend that for a further year.

Welsby’s main position is halfback, but he can also play at fullback or in the centres.

He made his debut in 2018, and that followed with 11 appearances in 2019, scoring three tries.

Whilst Lachlan Coote was out injured in July and August, Welsby filled in and caught the eye. Particularly, his performance against Warrington Wolves, when he won Man of the Match.

Welsby told the club website: “I am made up. Finding out that I had been given a new contract is exactly what I wanted heading into the new season. It’s a great lift for myself.

“I have been at the club for a long time now and I have only ever seen myself playing here. The way it is going so far, I have loved every minute of everything I have done so I am really happy.

“I just want to keep working hard now and get a good pre-season under my belt, challenge people in my positions and push everyone to be the best and that is how we will get the best out of the team and get the best results we can.”

Head Coach Kristian Woolf added: “I am delighted Jack has signed an extension to his current deal. Jack is a tremendous talent and proved last season with a string of impressive performances that he is a Super League player.

“In the short time I have been with him I can see his potential and the enthusiasm Jack has to learn and develop his game. He knows he has a lot of hard work in front of him, but he will be learning from the best with the likes of Lachlan Coote and Jonny Lomax in and around him.

“He has a fantastic future in the game and we are delighted that future will be with us here at St.Helens.”