Catalan trio extend stay

Catalan trio Jean Philippe Baile, Cyrille Gossard and Willam Barthau have extended their contracts with the club.

Utility player Baile, 24, has signed a new two year contract. He made his debut for Catalans in 2008 and played 56 engage Super League games and scored Saturday against Harlequins his 20th try.

Gossard,29, has also signed a two year extension. He played for Catalans since the inaugural season and scored 5 tries in 79 engage Super League games.

William Barthau, who made his first appearance under blood and gold jersey last year, has agreed a one year extension. The young French half back, 21, joined Championship club Dewsbury on a dual-registration earlier this season.

Head Coach Trent Robinson said: “I’m very happy that Jean-Philippe, Cyrille and William have resigned with the club. I think it is important in the evolution of the club to resign players that have proven their worth and have a desire to progress in the future.”