Wakefield Trinity tie down ‘flourishing’ youngster with long-term deal

Wakefield Trinity have secured the long-term future of breakthrough star Oliver Pratt, with the centre committing his future to the club until 2028.

Still only 20, Pratt made his Trinity debut in the Challenge Cup against Leigh Leopards in May 2023 and then a Super League bow in September against Hull KR, with both games coming at Belle Vue.

Also amassing 11 appearances as a loanee for Championship outfit York that same year, the youngster now has a total of 47 games at senior level on his CV having become a mainstay in Daryl Powell’s backline in the season just gone.

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Wakefield Trinity tie down ‘flourishing’ youngster Oli Pratt with long-term deal

Pratt also lifted both the 1895 Cup and Championship League Leaders’ Shield with Wakefield in 2024.

On his new deal, he said: “I’m pleased to have been offered the opportunity to stay at the club long-term.

“I’ve loved my time here so far, so when the opportunity came up to extend my stay with the club, I was buzzing. I can’t wait to see how I develop over the next few years.”

Despite fellow centres Cam Scott and Corey Hall joining the club ahead of 2025, Trinity boss Powell‘s confidence in Pratt hasn’t wavered.

The veteran coach said: “Olly Pratt was one of our best players across all of last season,

He is growing into a super confident player on and off the field, and we think he will be a Super League outside-back for many years.”

One of the few players to stick with Wakefield following their relegation at the end of the 2023 season, Pratt now has exactly 100 senior points to his name, including the 76 he grabbed for Trinity during their promotion-winning campaign.

All bar one of his 47 career games to date have seen him start, and the club’s Recruitment Manager Ste Mills added: “Olly had a great 2024 season.

“Flourishing while playing consistent rugby led to him winning the Championship Young Player of the Year award. It was a key target for us to keep our homegrown talent at Wakefield Trinity and Olly was a big part of this plan.

“I am very excited to see where the next couple of years can take him with his game and we are delighted to be keeping him in the red, white and blue.”

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