Flanagan's future is with the Giants

George Flanagan has penned a contract extension with Huddersfield Giants until the end of 2029.

Flanagan burst onto the scene in 2025, setting the league alight with his quick bursts of pace, trickery and impeccable finishing. He found his home at fullback and hit the ground running when called upon and very quickly has become a Giants fan favourite.

On signing the deal, Flanagan expressed his excitement for 2026, and gives a teaser into what he’s been working on across pre-season:

“I'm over the moon to re-sign again. I’m glad to get it over the line now and focus on what could be a big year for the Giants. I’ve been focusing on getting more physicality, right like Robbo [Luke Robinson] has wanted me to do, get my fitness right and you know, you're only good as you last year and I want to kick on and be better than I was last year.

“Obviously, I got to taste the Super League last year, so to play again this year would be massive! I just want to kick on and take the Giants to somewhere?they haven't been for a while, up in that top section, that's where all the boys want to be.

"We've been working hard and we've had a great preseason so far, so now I'm looking forward to it.”

Head coach Luke Robinson is pleased to be keeping a key player, but insists that his hard work must continue to stay in the starting line up conversation:

“He's someone we really want to build a side around. He's young, he's English, and he's shown last year what he can do. He's got stern competition still to get a regular spot, but what I love about George is he is a rugby lad, grown up in a rugby family, he’s obsessed with the game, and obsessed with getting better.

"George is really buying into the things that he needs to really work on, his fitness, his strength has improved throughout pre-season. So, I think we're only going to see a better George Flanagan in 2026. That's good for him. He’s staying at the Giants and I’m really, really excited about it!”