Hull KR's Ben Cockayne agrees contract extension
Friday 21 August 2015 13:35, UK
Challenge Cup finalists Hull KR have handed Ben Cockayne a contract extension that could take him through to his 10th season with the club.
The former Wakefield player, who was out of contract at the end of the season, has signed a new one-year deal with a further 12-month option that could keep him at the KC Lightstream Stadium until the end of 2017.
Cockayne, 32, now in his second spell with the Robins having been a member of the side that won promotion to Super League in 2006, has scored 68 tries in 180 appearances since re-joining them from the Wildcats at the start of last season.
Hull KR coach Chris Chester said: "Benny is one of the most experienced players in the squad and that knowledge and consistency makes him a really important member of the team.
"He has been a consistent performer for us this season and his effort and commitment is never in question. He is somebody who understands what it means to play for this club and we're pleased to have him on board again next year and beyond."
Cockayne said: "It was an easy decision and it got sorted quickly.
"From my point of view, I just wanted to keep playing for a club that has been a big part of my life for all kind of reasons.
"I'm very appreciative for all they've done for me and it's a privilege to be able to contribute for hopefully another couple of years."
Cockayne has started Rovers' last two league matches and was in the side that won at Wigan in the fifth round of the Cup, but he missed out on their semi-final win over Warrington and is sweating on selection for the Wembley final against Leeds next Saturday.
"If I could walk out at Wembley with this club after everything we've been through together that would be fantastic," he said.
"Whether I play or not is a decision for Chris and the coaching staff and it's about what's best for the team.
"They know what I can do, they know what I can contribute and hopefully I can keep doing that for another couple of years now."
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