New five-year deal for Wigan hooker O'Neill

Brad O'Neill suffered an ACL injury in a match against Warrington in July

Brad O'Neill has signed a new five-year contract to stay with Wigan Warriors until the end of the 2029 season.

O'Neill, 22, who made his Wigan debut aged 18 in 2021, has already played in a Grand Final success, two Challenge Cup finals and the World Club Challenge win over Penrith Panthers.

However, he missed the Grand Final in October due to an ACL injury he picked up in July, which is expected to keep him out until April.

"I feel my best years are certainly in front of me," he told the club's website.

"I feel that this is the best club for me to develop, with this group of players, coaching staff and facilities."

O'Neill is the latest homegrown talent to agree a new long-term contract with Wigan, following on from forward Junior Nsemba and centre Zach Eckersley.

After leading his team to an unprecedented quadruple, head coach Matt Peet believes this is yet more good work done by the club.

"It's a big move for us to secure such an important member of the team for such a length of time," he said.

"I love working with Brad, he is a great example of a Wigan player on and off the field. The fact he has come through our academy... A lot of our staff will be really proud."