St Helens tie down four players to new deals in big 2025 boost

Four St Helens players have signed one-year contract extensions with the club heading into next season.

Jon Bennison, Jake Burns, Ben Davies and Will Roberts have all penned new deals with the quartet set to play important roles under Paul Wellens. Of course, the Saints will be keen to bounce back after a disappointing season in 2024 and the retention of such homegrown talent is a big boost.

Bennison is still only 21, but he’s been in and around the first team at the Totally Wicked Stadium for three seasons now. The outside back has made 56 appearances for the Saints, including 17 in 2024, with 22 tries coming along the way. Burns only joined the Saints in 2022 after being spotted playing amateur rugby league, but he’s worked his way into the first-team under Wellens and he more than looks the part.

Davies is no stranger to the first-team either with the centre making 40 appearances for the club and scoring 11 tries. He has made 11 outings in each of the last two seasons.

Roberts is younger and slightly more inexperienced than the others who have penned new deals, with the half-back being only 19. However, he is expected to provide half-back competition next season as he pushes for a place in the St Helens side.

“I’m absolutely delighted,” Bennison told the club website. “I love playing here and I’ve found it home for the past three years, so really delighted to stay for another year. I’d like to build on what’s come before and I’m really looking forward to next year.

“Next season we’re looking to get silverware and find success, because that’s what this club deserves, that’s what the players deserve with their effort. We’re really excited for that challenge.”

Burns added: “It’s been an amazing experience, something that that you dream of when you’re a kid, so I’m just very thankful for the opportunity and grateful to the club for giving me it. I’m even more made up to stay for another year, so can’t wait to get going again.

“Honestly, I didn’t really expect to play as many games as I did this past year. I think I was just grateful each week for the opportunity to be in and around all the boys and staff who have been helping me out.”

On his new St Helens deal, Davies said: “I’m happy and chuffed, I know it’s been a tough year for everyone at the club but I’m happy it’s over the line and I can rip into next year and start pre-season.

“I want to play and get more game time; it is tough with the high-level players we have got in the team but whenever I get that chance, I’ve got to show I can play at this level.”