TOM Olbison has signed a new one year deal with Widnes Vikings.

The second-row joined the Vikings at the start of the 2017 season from Bradford Bulls. He has gone on to become a regular at the Club, playing 18 games this season.

Olbison, 26, has played 165 career games since his professional Rugby League debut in 2009.

Tom Olbison says: "I've really enjoyed my first year at Widnes Vikings. It's been a great experience to play regular top-level rugby and I feel like I have developed well as a player here. I'm really pleased to have this opportunity to extend my stay and I'm looking forward to what we can achieve going forward."

Denis Betts, Head Coach of Widnes Vikings, says: "Tom came here with the ambition of building a career in the Betfred Super League and he was proven himself at this level.

"He has settled in well and made a good contribution to the team this year. I am very pleased that he has chosen to sign this new deal and look forward to continuing to work with him."