Settled Webb happy to remain with Rhinos

The 30-year-old former New Zealand international’s current deal was up at the end of the season and he had been linked with a move to Super League newcomers Widnes.

But Webb, who has been a mainstay of the Rhinos team since joining them from New Zealand Warriors in 2007, says he never wanted to move.

“It is great to have the deal done and now I can look forward to the future,” he said.

“Myself and my family are settled here at Leeds, having been here for five years.

“I am still hungry to achieve more success and that was one of the reasons I signed again here at Leeds.

“It was a big decision for me because of the stage I am at in my career but I was thankful when the club offered me a new deal and I am delighted to sign.”

Webb is the most prolific full-back in Leeds’s history, with 73 tries from 122 appearances.

Leeds coach Brian McDermott said: “Brent is one of the smartest players in the game and he is a cog at the heart of what we do as a team.”

n Australians Brian Smith and Matthew Elliott, who were in charge of Bradford Bulls at the advent of Super League in 1996, will be reunited at Sydney Roosters next season.

Elliott, who succeeded Smith as head coach at Odsal before returning to Australia in 2000, was yesterday appointed as his assistant at the Roosters on a two-year contract.

n Warrington have completed the signing of Australian Test second-row forward Trent Waterhouse on a three-year deal from next season.