Elliot Minchella: Hull KR captain signs three-year contract extension with Super League club until end of 2029 season | Rugby League News

Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella has signed a three-year contract extension after helping the club reach their highest Super League finish in 2024.

Minchella, now tied to Hull KR until the end of 2029, has become an integral part of the Robins squad as a free agent under head coach Willie Peters.

Hull KR came second in the table this season and reached the Grand Final before losing to Wigan Warriors.

Minchella was named in the Super League Dream Team and made his England debut in the mid-season victory over France.

The 28-year-old, who also featured in Hull KR's run to the Challenge Cup final in 2023, has 17 tries in 100 appearances for the Craven Park side since joining the local side from Bradford Bulls ahead of the 2020 campaign.

Minchella 'filled with pride' after contract extension

He told Hull KR's official website: “I'm very happy to have signed an extension. I love the club and I love coming to work every day. That's the main thing, I come with a smile on the lips. I work with really good people.

“The players are obviously exceptional people to work with, and then obviously the coaching staff, the board, from the club shop to the cleaning staff, everyone is just good people.

“It’s an honor to play for our club every week and knowing that I will wear this jersey for another five years fills me with pride and enthusiasm.”

Head coach Peters added: “We wanted to lock down Mini for a long period of time.

“He is our captain and our leader. He has played a big role in the club's journey and helped us get to where we are now.

“It's not just what he does on the pitch, but also what he does off the pitch. Mini has built strong bonds within Hull KR and we are delighted to keep him at the club for the long term. term.”