Joel Tomkins has signed a contract extension with Wigan Warriors, which will see him stay at the club until the end of 2011.

“We are pleased that Joel has agreed a contract for the next three seasons,” said Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan. “He had a tremendous 2008 and was awarded with our Young Player of the Year Award back in September.

“He is an outstanding talent who has come through the club’s ranks to really establish himself in the first team squad. He has a great attitude and will continue to flourish around some of our more experienced players.”