Wakefield Trinity head coach Chris Chester has signed a new three-year deal with the Super League club.
Chester has masterminded back-to-back fifth-placed finishes after taking charge at Belle Vue in March 2016.
The highly-regarded 40-year-old has been rewarded with a new contract at his hometown club.
"I am very happy; to get my deal sorted so quickly is great news for me and my family." said Chester.
"We are very settled here, I am a Wakefield Trinity fan and a Wakefield lad and I am delighted to have agreed another three years."
Meanwhile, veteran second-rower Ben Westwood will have an 18th season with Warrington Wolves after agreeing a one-year contract.
