Mathers is staying on at Wigan

Wigan's Richard Mathers has extended his stay at the Super League club.

The full-back joined Wigan in November 2007, signing a three-year deal with the 2009 and 2010 seasons subject to him completing a set number of games.

Although the former Leeds player, 24, did not achieve that goal, he was given an extension for 2009, with an option in Wigan's favour for 2010.

Harrison Hansen, Lee Mossop, Cameron Phelps and George Carmont are also extending their stay at the JJB.

Phelps has signed for 2009 with a further year in Wigan's favour, Mossop has committed for 2009 with a further year option for Wigan and Hansen has signed until the end of 2011.

Carmont played enough games to bring the second year of his conditional two-year contract into play.

Wigan chairman Ian Lenagan said: "We are pleased we have secured the futures of these five players all of whom are important members of the future Wigan squad."