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New Rhinos deal for Hall

Winger Ryan Hall, who scored the all-important try that helped Leeds clinch their Grand Final triumph at Old Trafford in October, has agreed a new three-year deal with the Super League champions.

Hall, 21, who sustained a broken bone in his foot in the Challenge Cup semi-final last July, was brought back for the Grand Final when Brent Webb was ruled out through injury for the showdown with St Helens.

He had been due to reach the end of his contract at the end of next season but will now remain at Headingley at least until the end of 2011.

"I am really pleased to have signed a new deal and it gives me a good platform to kick on for the next few years now," said Hall, who has scored 12 tries in 25 appearances since making his debut in July 2007.

"I know the coaching staff are expecting a lot from me this year and hopefully I can repay their faith in me."

Coach Brian McClennan added: "Ryan is a player of the future. He has got the potential to be one of the top wingers in the competition."

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