YOUNG prop Ryan Brown will remain with Leigh Leopards next season after signing a contract extension.
The 21-year-old ex-England Academy prop joined the Leopards from Wigan Warriors ahead of the 2025 season but didn’t make an appearance that year.
He made his Leigh debut in the Challenge Cup against North Wales Crusaders in February, the first of ten games (eight in Super League) this year alongside loan outings for Salford, Barrow Raiders and Widnes Vikings.
“I love it here,” said Brown, whose length of contract has not been disclosed.
“Looking back on the year, I’ve had a good year. I’ve had my first taste of Super League and it’s made me hungry and I want more.”
Head coach Adrian Lam added: “It’s brilliant for the club to have extended Ryan’s contract. He’s a very exciting young prospect with a very high ceiling.
“He’s one of the nicest guys off the field, but when he crosses that line there’s a lot of fight in him and I think that’s going to be part of what makes him a top middle.
“He saw a lot of opportunity this season because of a really bad injury crisis at the club and never let me down. Had he not joined the list of injured players, he would have made a lot more appearances, but I’m really excited for Ryan next season and beyond.”