What happened: Tristan Sailor has signed a new three-year contract extension with St Helens. The deal keeps the versatile Australian back with the club until the end of the 2029 campaign.

Why it matters: The extension gives St Helens longer-term certainty around a player who can It also removes a future contract question as the club plans around its core for the coming seasons.

What to watch: Watch how St Helens deploys Sailor across the backline as the season continues. His role could shape the club's roster planning beyond 2026.