Ted agrees new two-year deal

We are pleased to confirm a new two-year contract for popular prop forward Ted Chapelhow.

The 29-year-old has impressed again in his second season with Oldham, and has put pen to paper to stay with the Roughyeds until the end of the 2027 season.

The former Widnes, Whitehaven and Newcastle front row has seen his current season end prematurely after suffering a finger injury that has required surgery. Chapelhow is delighted to be staying at Boundary Park.

"I'm buzzing to be a part of this journey and to have another two years at Oldham is something I am very grateful for," Chapelhow told Roughyeds TV.

I have been very vocal about this being probably the best part of my career on and off the field. I am enjoying my rugby, which I lost for a couple of years before Oldham.

I'm happy, I think the club are happy, so I think it works."

Chapelhow cites the club's fierce ambition as key to his desire to remain a part of the squad, and is excited by what lies ahead.

"It is mad how far we have come but we are not even scratching the surface yet. There is a bigger journey to come and I am very happy to be a part of getting the club to where it should be.

The vision gives you the hunger to stay. I love the fans, I love the ground and I feel like I am playing my best rugby. This club has ambition and that is what I want - ambition and drive keeps you hungry and wanting more.

I am still learning too - off Joe Wardle, Sean Long and some of the senior lads. They are teaching me stuff at 29, so it is an environment in which I can improve."

Head coach Sean Long added:

"Ted has been a key part of this team from the moment he came in and I am happy that he is staying with us. His performances this year have been terrific and he is a popular member of our squad."

Ted is sponsored by Total Controlled Demolition for the 2025 Betfred Championship season.