South Newcastle coach Andrew Ryan could be at the helm of the Lions until the end of 2026 after signing a multi-year extension with the resurgent Newcastle Rugby League club.
The former NRL, NSW and Australian representative was contracted to coach Souths until the end of the 2023 season but has agreed to a further two years with the option of a third.
The deal provides some certainty for the club and is a ringing endorsement for Ryan, who returned to Souths in the off-season following a stint at the Knights last year.