HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS have agreed a contract extension with Asher O’Donnell to keep the Australian backrower with the club until the end of 2029.
Signed last autumn from Queensland Cup side Brisbane Tigers, O’Donnell made 18 appearances for Huddersfield before his season was ended by an ankle injury suffered at Magic Weekend in July.
That meant he missed their late-season revival of form under Jim Lenihan, but the 23-year-old had already impressed enough to earn an extension to his previous deal, which had one year remaining.
Giants director of rugby Andy Kelly said: “He is an exciting young player who will continue to grow and improve.
“He generated some genuine interest from outside of the club with his aggressive running and defence but Asher believes, like us, we can build something special here and has backed that belief with his commitment.”
O’Donnell, who is in the final stages of his injury rehabilitation and will join full pre-season training in the coming weeks, said: “I’m looking forward to seeing what the next few years hold.”
