Chris Chester signs new Wakefield Trinity deal, plus Brough banned for Huddersfield Giants

The 38-year-old former Hull KR boss has been in charge of Trinity for just over 12 months and guided them to the top eight of Super League in his first season as well as the semi-finals of the Challenge Cup.

They are currently eighth in the table after winning three of their last four matches.

Wakefield chairman Michael Carter said: “It is great news for Wakefield Trinity that Chris has committed to further years at this club.

“Being a local lad, Chris understands the mentality and practicalities of how this club operates. He is aware of the issues that we currently face and is more than happy to tackle those alongside us.

“He’s had an outstanding first year at this club and I look forward to him leading us from the front for the next two and a half years.”

Chester, who took Hull KR to Wembley in 2015 only to lose his job three games into last season, said: “I am delighted to have signed the deal and commit myself to a further two years at the club especially as it is my home-town club.

“This deal will provide us with a bit more stability; we can now concentrate on building the club even further.

“When I first joined it was discussed between myself and Michael that we would discuss my future around March. My objectives were to go as far as I could in the Challenge Cup and have a good run in the middle 8s; fortunately we were able to do one better and reach the top 8.

“The negotiations were very easy and over quite quickly, we both have the same thoughts of how we want the club to progress.

“I have a lot of fantastic support, not only from Michael Carter and Chris Brereton but from John Kear and my background staff who all work really hard behind the scenes to ensure the players are fit and perform to their best ability on the field.”

Huddersfield will be without stand-off Danny Brough for their visit to Betfred Super League leaders Castleford on Friday because of suspension.

The Scotland captain was given a one-match ban and a £300 fine after admitting a grade B offence of punching during his side’s 28-12 defeat by Leeds last Friday.

Brough was sent to the sin bin after clashing with Leeds second rower Carl Ablett and appeared in front of a Rugby Football League independent disciplinary hearing in Leeds on Tuesday.