Outstanding St Helens youngster tied down by Super League club

St Helens have today announced that young prop forward George Delaney has signed a new three-year contract extension. 

The new deal will see the Saints Academy graduate stay at the Totally Wicked Stadium until the end of the 2026 season.

Speaking to the club on his new deal, Delaney said: “I’m feeling great it’s just what I wanted, to extend with this Club with the history it’s got and the success we’ve had, I’m hoping to be part of that with the three years I’ve signed and build as a player really.”

He added: “It’s exciting to work with the players we’ve got, we have world-class players, especially in my position, where I can pick up little things every day and keep working on my game and hopefully get some success out of it.”

Delaney has spent time on loan at Swinton Lions this season; however he has seen an increase in his senior minutes for his boyhood club due to key injuries in the pack. So far this season, he has made 13 appearances in the Red Vee.

He commented on the increased opportunities, saying: “It’s always sad when a player get injured but I thought it was my chance now to step up and show everyone what I can do. Wello (Paul Wellens) told me to do the simple things well, he said to do what I have done to get that opportunity, at Swinton and Academy, run hard and tackle hard. Effort areas that this club is based on.”

Paul Wellens also gave his thoughts on Delaney’s new deal, saying: “I’m delighted for George, he has obviously made very quick progression since he was given an opportunity in the First Team this year. But first and foremost he’s a wonderful person, a great kid to work with, and he’s very eager to learn and very eager improve. So we are delighted as a Club that George has decided to commit his future to us, and we’re really looking forward to working with him and watching his improvement as the years go by.”

He came through the Saints Scholarship and Academy programmes, before moving into the senior set up; making his debut in 2022. He was also awarded Under 18’s Player of the Year last year.