St Helens centre Percival signs one-year extension

St Helens centre Mark Percival has signed a new deal to remain with the Super League club until the end of the 2027 season.

The 31-year-old has spent his entire career with Saints, winning five Super League titles, four League Leaders' Shields, the Challenge Cup and the World Club Challenge.

England international Percival has made 266 appearances for the club Saints and scored 129 tries and 383 goals in the process, but has missed the beginning of this season with a foot injury.

"I have always wanted to be at this club, and now I've got another year's extension to keep playing here, it feels unbelievable," he said.

"I love this club, so I'm glad to get this deal over the line and get it done."

A stalwart of a successful era for St Helens, Percival will go into a 15th season for the club by virtue of his latest deal.

In 2023 he was granted a testimonial, the same year they defeated NRL champions Penrith Panthers in Australia in the World Club Challenge.

His new deal follows speculation earlier this year that he would leave the club.

"It is great news that Mark will be staying with the Club for a further 12 months beyond the end of this year," head coach Paul Rowley added.

"What he brings to the team, both on and off the field, is immeasurable.

"I can say on behalf of all the players and coaching staff, we are absolutely delighted that Percy will remain a Saint, and we look forward to a successful year this year and beyond."