Leigh Leopards are delighted to confirm that Matty Davis has signed a two-year contract extension until the end of the 2026 season.
Davis, 27, was a key member of the Leopards’ Challenge Cup-winning side in 2023 and has been ever present so far this season.
Matty Davis said: “I’m buzzing to have signed the two-year extension with the club. It was always my goal to extend, especially with the year we had last season.
“With the quality of the staff and players we have at our disposal, it’s such a close-knit group. So I wanted to keep playing with these lads and for the club.
“Obviously last season we achieved winning the Challenge Cup which was unreal. It was a massive highlight in my career so far to do so with this group of lads.
“To see how the town and the fans reacted was next level so if we could replicate anything like that again whilst I’m at the club that would be massive.
“Playing in front of these fans is an absolute honour. The noise home and away is incredible and I really look forward to making a lot more memories with them.”
Leopards Head of Rugby Chris Chester said: “The consistency Matty Davis has shown during his time at the club has been brilliant. You always know he’s going to get on the field and do a fantastic job.
“This extension means we’ve got Matty tied down for the peak of his playing years which is a great achievement for both Matty and the club.”
Leicestershire-born Davis was spotted by London Broncos playing for Leicester Storm in the Southern Conference. He came through the Broncos’ academy ranks, making his first team debut as a teenager in 2015.
As a key member of the Broncos’ side which won promotion to Super League in 2018, he attracted the attention of Warrington and enjoyed a four-year stay with the Wolves before moving to the Leopards Den.
The highlight of his time with the Wolves was being a member of their 2019 Challenge Cup-winning side over St Helens at Wembley when he played alongside current Leopards’ teammates Josh Charnley and Jack Hughes. The trio then replicated that Wembley success for the Leopards over Hull KR four years later.
Davis, who proudly holds Heritage Number HN#1548, is closing in on 200 career appearances. He is sponsored by Bridge & Geoff Together Always.