Thursday 27 October 2016 09:51, UK
Centre Ryan Atkins will be staying at Warrington until the end of the 2019 season after signing a new two-year contract extension.
The 31-year-old was a rejuvenated performer in 2016, earning a place in the Super League Dream Team, and has scored 138 tries in 212 appearances in total.
"I had a year left on my contract, so I jumped at the chance when the club offered me an extension," said Atkins.
"It means I get to do 10 years at this great club. My girlfriend, little girl and I are all settled here, it's home for us now.
"I have enjoyed every moment of being at Warrington, so there was no hesitation in signing the extension."
Warrington have also extended the contracts of Scotland full-back or winger Matty Russell, home-grown half-back Declan Patton and French international Benjamin Jullien.
Like Atkins, Russell is now tied to the club for another three years, while Patton's new deal will take him to the end of 2018 and Jullien until the end of 2017.
Jullien, 23, who was in the France team beaten 40-6 by England in Avignon last Saturday, was restricted to just 12 appearances in his first season in Super League but did enough to impress Warrington's head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith.
"Benjamin was unlucky to come up with injury just after midway through the year," Smith said.
"We've seen the potential in him, as he's a very athletic and versatile player, able to play in many positions.
"We've enjoyed working with him and he's an exceptional trainer and very enthusiastic young player. We are looking forward to watching his continued development as a Super League player."
