Ikahihifo pens new deal at Giants

Huddersfield Giants have continued their retention drive for 2023, as Sebastine Ikahihifo has signed a new two-year contract that will see him remain at the club until the end of the 2025 Betfred Super League season. 

The 31-year-old joined the club in 2016, and has made 91 appearances for the Claret & Gold in two spells at the John Smith's Stadium. 

Huddersfield Giants Head Coach, Ian Watson said: "It is brilliant that Seb's staying with us for another 2 years, he's an excellent individual to have the team, his tough and explosive style suits us perfectly. He leads by example and gets on with his job, which is a great attribute to have and is a great asset in the squad."

"His carries, his efforts on and off the ball and explosive running style are perfect for the kind of side we have, and at his best, he can be one of the best front-rowers in the competition. We're delighted to keep him at Huddersfield Giants"

Sebastine Ikahihifo said: "I'm delighted to be renewing my contract with Huddersfield Giants, we have achieved a lot in 2022 but the expectation from this group is to deliver consistently and be reaching finals and winning trophies consistently and I'd like to help make that happen. 

"We have an excellent team and an excellent coaching staff, so all things are looking up for us to continue to move in the right direction."