Gene decided to stick with the club which he joined on loan from Hull midway through last season.

Huddersfield had to beat off interest from six different clubs, including Halifax Blue Sox and newly-promoted Widnes Vikings.

He will spearhead the Giants' campaign in the Premiership when he returns from Papua New Guinea in the New Year after his wedding.

Head coach Tony Smith said: "Stanley is a key signing for us and I expect him to be a major force in the Premiership.

"He's a real fans' favourite and is the one player that everyone seems to have been asking about.

"He did have Super League offers so for us to secure him is a real coup and demonstrates the belief that he has in us."