Hooker Wayde Egan has extended his stay with NZ Warriors until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
The Australian's new arrangement adds a further two years to his current deal, which was due to expire at the end of 2025.
Egan was a finalist for the 2023 Dally M Hooker of the Year award and has continued that form, putting his name in the conversation for NSW State of Origin selection.
Coach Andrew Webster describes Egan as a key cog for the club, both on the pitch and behind the scenes.
"Wayde is vital to us as an elite hooker - one of the smartest around - and as a leader on and off the field," he said.
"He loves it here and we love having him. We've got a style of play we put around him, so he can show his talent.
"He's exceptional and a player I'd like to see at our club for many years to come."
Egan, 27, will play his 100th match for the Warriors this weekend, when they take on his former club Penrith Panthers during the 'Magic Round' at Brisbane.
Now with a total of 117 NRL appearances, he joined the Warriors for the 2020 season, after 29 appearances for the Panthers in 2018-19.
"Wayde has shown his class consistently as one of the best hookers in the game," said Warriors recruitment, pathways and development general manager Andrew McFadden.
"He is thriving in the environment we have here and he's passionate about the club. We're thrilled to have him with us long term."
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