Rhys Webb re-signs NDC with Ospreys and Wales

Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb has signed a new National Dual Contract.

The 27-year-old follows his regional and international team-mate Dan Biggar in re-signing a long-term NDC.

Webb has made 16 appearances for Wales and scored five tries since making his international debut in 2012 and has featured in 122 appearances for the Ospreys, with 25 tries to his name, after making his bow in 2007.

He is on the long-term injury list at the Liberty Stadium after suffering a serious foot injury during Wales' final World Cup warm-up game against Italy on September.

He told the WRU's official website: "I'm over the moon to have been able to re-sign an NDC. With this security I can concentrate on my rehab without any distractions, knowing that I can put all my efforts into getting back out onto the pitch in the coming months and doing what I love doing the most, which is playing for the Ospreys.

"It's flattering to know that there's interest in me out there but this is my home region and I want to do all I can for the Ospreys, continuing to develop and, hopefully, play well enough to continue being selected for Wales."

WRU chief executive Martyn Phillips said: "It is fantastic to see another Wales international re-sign a National Dual Contract and commit their playing future to their region and in Wales.

"We are continuing to work closely with the regions to ensure our top players remain in Wales and the signing of Rhys is further evidence of this relationship working."

Ospreys general manager Andrew Millward said: "It's excellent to see Rhys becoming the second player to commit his future to playing within Wales for the Ospreys by re-signing a national dual contract following on from Dan Biggar earlier this month.

"Rhys is another homegrown player who takes enormous pride in representing his region and, like Dan, has risen in prominence over the last 12 to 18 months, meaning their services have been in great demand."