Saints forward signs new deal

St Helens forward Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook has signed a new deal for the 2022 season.

McCarthy-Scarsbrook signed for Saints in 2011 from Harlequins, and celebrated his testimonial year with the club in 2020.

In total, he has made 313 appearances for the club, and has won three Super League titles and a Challenge Cup along the way.

On his new deal, McCarthy-Scarsbrook said: “It is a fantastic achievement and an honour for me to be here for another season next year.

“Thanks to all the staff, to Mike Rush, Eamonn McManus, Kristian Woolf and the fans. I now can’t wait for the rest of this year and 2022.”

Head Coach Kristian Woolf added: “Louie is an important signing for us. In the early part of the season he came in as a starting prop alongside Alex Walmsley and held us together and led from the front and played a big part in our success in the Challenge Cup.

“More recently he has shown what an impact he can have off the bench for us. He still has good leg speed and has an infectious energy.

“He is well respected by both the staff and the players and has a wonderful way of enjoying his footy which rubs off on the whole group.”