Cullen: Confident Kavanagh will make step up
Widnes prop Ben Kavanagh has become the first player to be given a Super League contract by the club.
The 23-year-old has signed a new three-year deal with the Vikings, who have been handed a Super League licence for 2012-14.
He joined Widnes from Wigan in 2008 and has gone on to make 93 appearances, the last 72 of them in succession.
“Ben has successfully delivered potential into performance from academy to Championship level on a consistent, durable basis,” Vikings director of rugby Paul Cullen said.
“We have no doubt that he can be challenged to repeat this at Super League level.”
Kavanagh said: “I’m really enjoying myself at Widnes and that’s why I’ve signed this extended deal with the club.”
Meanwhile, Widnes have taken Logan Tomkins – brother of England internationals Sam and Tom – and fellow Wigan youngster Dom Crosby on a dual registration.
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New contract for Kavanagh