Darius Boyd re-signs with Broncos

STAFF WRITERS | October 26, 2017 - 11:24am

The Brisbane Broncos have announced the re-signing of fullback Darius Boyd for another four seasons.

The 30-year-old signed a new contract this morning that will keep him at Red Hill until at least the end of the 2021 season.

The dynamic fullback – who has played 136 games for the Broncos, 28 for Queensland and 23 for Australia – will look to build on a first season as captain that saw the Broncos fall just one game shy of a Grand Final in 2017.

Boyd said he was “grateful” to have signed the four-year contract extension with the club where he began his stellar NRL career.

“This club means so much to me,” said Boyd. “I started my career here as an 18-year-old almost too scared to talk to my teammates and now I’m fortunate to be captain of a club that is one of the best in Australian sport.

“These next four years are exciting. We’ve got unfinished business. The Broncos set premierships as a benchmark and our fans know that’s what we’re playing for.

“This contract really helps me on my journey beyond football. I’m passionate about good mental health practices and this contract gives me the chance to further that work through the Broncos.

“I’ve been fortunate to visit workplaces across Queensland and the country talking about my mental health journey. The cause means a lot to me and I look forward to meeting more Queenslanders through this work."

Coach Wayne Bennett said: “It goes without saying the playing ability that Darius brings to the team but he also provides a heap of stability to the club and that shouldn’t be understated.”