Widnes hooker Lloyd White signs new two-year deal

Lloyd White has signed a two-year contract extension at Widnes which will keep him with the Vikings until the end of 2018.

The 27-year-old hooker, whose deal was due to expire at the end of the 2016 campaign, has scored 117 points in 88 appearances for the club since joining them in 2012.

Widnes coach Denis Betts said: "Lloyd has been with us for a long time and every year he is getting better and better.

"He's on the cusp of fulfilling his potential, he's had a few injury problems that he's now over and, as a player, he can be whatever he wants to be.

"He can be one of the best No 9s in Super League."

White, a Wales international, added: "The club approached me about a new deal and it was an easy decision to make.

"My family and I are settled here and the boys are great to be around."