Wakefield Trinity have underlined their commitment to developing young talent, confirming the re-signing of Harvey Smith, Jayden Myers, and Ellis Lingard on long-term contracts.
- 19-year-old Harvey Smith has committed his future until the end of 2030.
- 22-year-old Jayden Myers has also signed on until the end of 2030.
- 18-year-old Ellis Lingard will remain with the club until at least the end of 2029.
The moves come during a remarkable 2025 Super League season where Wakefield have emerged as one of the surprise packets of the competition. Trinity, widely tipped for a relegation battle before the season began, now sit on the cusp of a maiden Super League playoff appearance since their return to the top flight.
All three players are products of Wakefield’s youth pathway system, and their progression into the first team has been a major factor in the club’s revival. Smith and Myers have provided consistency and attacking spark in the outside backs, while Lingard has impressed in the forward pack with his work rate and defensive grit.
Wakefield’s decision to secure the trio on long-term deals signals a clear vote of confidence in their core squad and reinforces the club’s strategy of building success around homegrown players.
Head Coach Daryl Powell and management have praised the re-signings, describing the three as “the future of Wakefield Trinity” and essential to the club’s ambitions of re-establishing itself as a consistent Super League contender.
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