Super League’s all-time leading try-scorer Josh Charnley chose an opportune moment to tell the world he has extended his stay with Leigh Leopards – signing a mock-up of a contract while celebrating a try against St Helens.

Charnley registered his 281st Super League try to open the scoring in Friday’s Super League fixture against Saints, and then Leigh confirmed, external that the 35-year-old will play on into the 2027 campaign.

Former England winger Charnley said: “At the beginning of the year, I spoke to my family and said this might be my last, but coming into the year, I got my body right, so I put it on Derek [Beaumont, owner] and Lammy’s [Adrian Lam, head coach] toes and said I wanted to go round again.

“I’m happy to be staying at this club and I’m grateful for the opportunity they’ve given me.

“It’s a good club to be at – I speak about it all the time. They’re going places and I’m glad to still be a part of it.”

Former Wigan and Warrington player Charnley claimed the Super League try record in June, overtaking Leeds winger and former England team-mate Ryan Hall.