Richard Fussell has admitted his delight after signing a new long-term contract with Ospreys.

The 28-year-old, who has been one of the club's star performers this season, has committed his future to the region for the next three years.

"It's huge for me, knowing that the Ospreys want to keep me here for the long term," Fussell told the club's official site.

"It's great to know that management see me as part of the future of the region. I really enjoy being part of the squad.

"There's been a bit of a change for me over the last couple of seasons, I've played wing since I was a youngster playing age-grade rugby but moving to the Ospreys and then switching to full back has given me a new lease of life, a new direction."

Fussell joined Ospreys from Newport Gwent Dragons in 2010.

Written by
Matt Law