St Helens have re-signed one of their off-contract forwards with a new one-year extension until the end of the 2026 season.
The Red Vee have confirmed that Academy and Reserves star Cole Marsh has signed a new one-year deal, keeping him with the club until the end of the upcoming 2026 campaign.
Marsh, 20, joined the first-team set-up in late 2024 and he’ll remain involved in 2026 having signed his new deal.
He’s yet to play a senior game but has been named to the club’s 21-man squads, including for the clash with Wigan Warriors in September.
A junior at Blackbrook, Marsh joint the St Helens system and has progressed from Under-16s through to winning the Academy Grand Final in 2023, and featuring heavily for the Reserves in the years since.
It’s expected he’ll play a key role once again in the Reserves whilst remaining in the first-team environment and being an option for Paul Rowley as well.
St Helens re-sign versatile forward to one-year deal
Marsh is adept at both hooker and loose forward and he credited a number of St Helens forwards for aiding his development in 2025 as he moved into the full-time training environment.
He explained: “It was a big year for me. Physically, I feel like I improved a lot, and I got to learn so much just by being around the squad and learning from experienced lads. Players like Morgan Knowles and Matty Lees, especially through the middle.
“This year I’ve also been picking things up from Wingy [Jake Wingfield] and Shoz [Joe Shorrocks], and I’m just trying to learn as much as I can.”
As for 2026, Marsh is looking to again establish himself prominently within the Reserves, stating: “I want to be a leader in the Reserves, lead from the front and do the best I can for the team.”
On his new deal, he said: “It feels really good, and I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given here.
“It’s always special staying here as a local lad. My family have supported me for a long time, so it means a lot to all of us.”
Check out the latest episode of The Serious About Rugby League Show on our YouTube channel here.
😇 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛
Young homegrown Saints forward Cole Marsh has agreed to a one-year contract extension for the 2026 season!
Read more 🔻 https://t.co/XyjTIApwPl#COYS
— St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) December 15, 2025
