Huddersfield coach Paul Anderson has signed a new two-year deal

Huddersfield coach Paul Anderson has signed a new deal with the Super League club to stay until the end of the 2017 season at least.

Anderson, 43, took over as the Giants' head coach late in 2012 from St Helens-bound Nathan Brown and led the claret and gold to the League Leaders' Shield in his first year.

After topping the league for the first time in 81 seasons, the Englishman followed it up with a third-placed regular finish last season and has guided the club up to fourth place in the league this term.

Anderson's new deal with take him up to 11 seasons with the club after a successful playing career with St Helens and Bradford Bulls before being promoted from the coaching staff to assistant by Aussie Brown in 2009.

Anderson said: “My continuation here has never really been an issue to me as the club has always been good to their word and I’m happy we are now able to announce it. I am proud to coach this club and work with good people who have the right ethics I believe to take us forward.

"I know the ambition here is huge and that’s great as it matches mine in wanting to be the first coach that delivers a major trophy to the club.”

Huddersfield managing director Richard Thewlis said: “We like stability at this club and Paul has been a key part of the organisation for a long period now. He is our most successful ever Super League coach and continues to work tirelessly towards our ultimate goals of further silverware.

"His reputation in the game is huge and his staff and players enjoy working for him and I know are pleased that their leader is around for the foreseeable future.

"We have much to achieve this season as we pass the half way mark and the challenges grow each year but it’s great for all to know that Paul will continue to spearhead our development.”