{"id":380199,"date":"2026-01-20T11:35:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/380199\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T11:35:14","slug":"super-league-young-player-of-the-year-nominee-signs-new-long-term-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/380199\/","title":{"rendered":"Super League Young Player of the Year nominee signs new long-term deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One of the 2025 Super League Young Player of the Year nominees has signed a new long-term deal with their club in a move that has left them \u2018over the moon\u2019.<\/p>\n

Whilst St Helens\u2019 Harry Robertson lifted the prestigious trophy last year, there were four very strong candidates nominated with Hull FC\u2019s Lewis Martin, Wigan Warriors\u2019 Junior Nsemba and Huddersfield Giants\u2019 George Flanagan all getting a nod.<\/p>\n

It is the latter who has now signed a new deal with Huddersfield Giants<\/a> tying their full-back down to a new deal until the end of the 2029 season.<\/p>\n

Flanagan had previously been signed until the end of the 2027 season, however, this new deal offers him more security and also safeguards Huddersfield from any rival clubs swooping for the talented youngster.<\/p>\n

To date, the 21-year-old has 23 Super League appearances and ten tries, all of which came in 2025 as the full-back had a breakout season under Luke Robinson\u2019s coaching.<\/p>\n

Huddersfield Giants sign George Flanagan to long-term deal<\/p>\n

Flanagan will have to compete with Niall Evalds for a starting spot in 2026 with the ex-Hull KR man now back fit and firing, showcasing his talents in the recent pre-season game against York Knights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite Evalds\u2019 presence in the squad, head coach Luke Robinson has labelled Flanagan as \u2018someone we really want to build a side around\u2019.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the 21-year-old\u2019s new deal, he said: \u201cHe\u2019s got stern competition still to get a regular spot, but what I love about George is he is a rugby lad, grown up in a rugby family, he\u2019s obsessed with the game, and obsessed with getting better.<\/p>\n

\u201cGeorge is really buying into the things that he needs to really work on, his fitness, his strength has improved throughout pre-season. \u2029So, I think we\u2019re only going to see a better George Flanagan in 2026. That\u2019s good for him. He\u2019s staying at the Giants and I\u2019m really, really excited about it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Flanagan noted some of those new focuses as he spoke about the new deal: \u201cI\u2019m over the moon to re-sign again. I\u2019m glad to get it over the line now and focus on what could be a big year for the Giants.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been focusing on getting more physicality, like Robbo has wanted me to do, get my fitness right and you know, you\u2019re only good as you last year and I want to kick on and be better than I was last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, I\u2019ve got to taste the Super League last year, so to play again this year would be massive! I just want to kick on and take the Giants to somewhere\u2029they haven\u2019t been for a while, up in that top section, that\u2019s where all the boys want to be. We\u2019ve been working hard and we\u2019ve had a great preseason so far, so now I\u2019m looking forward to it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out the latest episode of The Serious About Rugby League Show on our YouTube channel here.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u270d\ufe0f Huddersfield Giants are thrilled to announce the contract extension of George Flanagan until the end of the 2029 season.<\/p>\n

Read More \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/4lr2q0ZMEQ<\/a>#GiantsUnleashed<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ohl6mNkeeG<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Huddersfield Giants \ud83d\udc2e\ud83d\udd14 (@Giantsrl) January 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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