Leigh Leopards are delighted to confirm that Lachlan Lam has signed a contract extension until the end of 2025.

The 25-year-old Papua New Guinea international halfback has been an ever-present and outstanding member of the Leopards side that stands third in the Betfred Super League table and has reached the final of the Betfred Challenge Cup.

Leopards Head of Rugby Chris Chester said: “Lachlan signing a new two-year deal represents one of the biggest, if not the biggest, signings our club has made in a few years.

“There has been a lot of speculation around Lachlan and his future, and we have kept in constant dialogue with him and his agent. I am delighted to get it over the line and it represents a huge statement of intent by the player and club.

“Lachlan’s form has been a big reason behind the team doing so well this year, and so to be able to put an end to the speculation is a real plus.

“Lachlan made a great debut in the Summer Bash last year and in the second half of last season played a big part in the team achieving promotion.

“He has benefited from the continuity of the spine of the team, playing alongside Ben Reynolds or Joe Mellor at half, Edwin Ipape and John Asiata in the pack. He has also been playing off some great work by the middles, with Tom Amone and Robbie Mulhern in outstanding form.

“While all those factors have made Lachlan’s job easier, he has proved a consistent performer over the past 12 months and has great potential to improve his game even further in an environment where his talent is able to thrive.

“I’d like to thank (club owner) Derek (Beaumont) for his continued support of the club and Lachlan’s agent Sam Ayoub for getting this deal done.”

Lachlan Lam played his junior rugby with Wigan St Patrick’s while dad Adrian, the Leopards head coach, was playing for Wigan Warriors. He was a member of the Sydney Roosters junior system from the age of 13, graduating through the ranks to make his NRL debut in 2019.

He made his PNG debut in 2017 and was a key player in the Kumuls’ side that reached the quarterfinals of the last World Cup.

After making a try-scoring Leigh debut in the 46-16 win against Featherstone in the Summer Bash last year, he earned Heritage Number HN#1543.

Lam sealed a successful introduction to the game in the UK with a try in Leigh’s 44-12 Championship grand final victory over Batley Bulldogs that secured promotion to Super League.

The Lam family recently earned a unique double with Lachlan voted Glen’s Vodka Betfred Super League Player of the Month for May 2023 while dad Adrian was named as Coach of the Month.

Lachlan Lam is sponsored by Elvis Eckardt Recruitment & Sales Solutions Ltd.