GAZ O’BRIEN SIGNS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

May 15, 2024

GAZ O’BRIEN SIGNS FOR ANOTHER YEAR

Leigh Leopards are delighted to confirm that Gareth O’Brien has signed a one-year contract extension.

O’Brien, 32, joined the Leopards from Castleford Tigers and in his first season played a big part in the club winning the Challenge Cup and reaching the Super League play-offs for the first time.

The highly skilled fullback or halfback is nearing a return to first team action after missing the last five games through injury.

Gareth O’Brien said: “I’m really happy to be staying another year and now that it’s all sorted, I’m really focused on getting back fit and hopefully helping to contribute to winning some games.”

 

Leopards Head of Rugby Chris Chester said: “It’s brilliant to have tied Gaz down for another year, he’s integral to how we play.

 

“It’s going to be huge for us to get him off the injury list and back into a playing spot.”

 

Warrington born, O’Brien came through the academy ranks with his hometown club, making his senior debut for the Wolves in 2011. He subsequently played for Salford Red Devils (2016-18), Toronto Wolfpack (2018-20) and Castleford (2020-22) before joining the Leopards.

 

O’Brien is approaching two major career milestones, those of 300 senior games and 1500 points, having played 290 games and scored 1,443 points in his 14-year career so far.

 

His points tally is made up of 544 goals, 19 drop-goals and 84 tries.

 

Earning Heritage Number HN#1547 when he made his Leopards debut in the opening game of the 2023 season against Salford, Gareth O’Brien is sponsored by Inform People Limited.

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