YORK Knights full-back Toa Mata’afa has signed a two-year contract extension with the club.
The 29-year-old Samoan joined the Knights in 2025 after two seasons in France and a spell with the North Sydney Bears in Australia.
A fan favourite, he was a key part of York's success in their maiden Betfred Super League campaign.
Mata’afa commented: "Extending my time here at York was an easy decision, the excitement around what we’re building here off last year's season is something I want to be a part of."
He made an immediate impact on debut, scoring two tries in a 58-8 win over Hunslet at the LNER Community Stadium.
That season, he went on to make 19 appearances and score 12 tries as the Knights lifted the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup, secured the Betfred Championship League Leaders’ Shield and reached the Championship Grand Final
Last season, despite missing part of the campaign through injury, Mata’afa made 23 appearances and scored two tries during the club’s first year in the Super League.
He also featured twice in the Betfred Challenge Cup, adding another try to his tally.
Head coach Mark Applegarth said: "I’m really delighted we got Toa on a two year extension.
"He started the season on fire then got that really nasty injury with that dislocated elbow.
"How he came back as early as he did is commendable to Toa.
"Toa can be anything he wants to be.
"I’m looking forward to working with him."
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