Ryan Atkins signs new deal which could see him complete decade at Warrington

Centre Ryan Atkins will get the chance to complete 10 years at Warrington after signing a new contract.

The 31-year-old's rejuvenated form in 2016 earned him a place in the Super League Dream Team and a two-year contract extension which will keep him with the Wolves until the end of 2019.

"I had a year left on my contract so I jumped at the chance when the club offered me an extension," said Atkins, who has scored 138 tries in 212 appearances.

"It means I get to do 10 years at this great club.

"My girlfriend, little girl and I are all settled here; it's home for us now. I have enjoyed every moment of being at Warrington so there was no hesitation in signing the extension."

Warrington have also extended the contracts of Scotland full-back or winger Matty Russell, home-grown half-back Declan Patton and French international Benjamin Jullien.

Like Atkins, Russell is now tied to the club for another three years while Patton's new deal will take him to the end of 2018 and Jullien has a contract for 2017.

Jullien, 23, who was in the France team beaten 40-6 by England in Avignon last Saturday, was restricted to just 12 appearances in his first season in Super League but did enough to impress Warrington's head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith.

"Benjamin was unlucky to come up with injury just after midway through the year," Smith said. "We've seen the potential in him as he's a very athletic and versatile player, able to play in many positions.

"We've enjoyed working with him and he's an exceptional trainer and very enthusiastic young player. We are looking forward to watching his continued development as a Super League player."