NRL: Luke signs deal with Souths

Issac Luke. Photo / Getty Images

South Sydney hooker Issac Luke has re-signed with the club for a further four NRL seasons.

The new deal will see the Kiwi international at the Rabbitohs until the end of 2015.

"To be here for four more years is a dream come true," Luke said.

"I've said before that playing with my brothers every week is what I love, and I regard South Sydney as my home."

The 23-year-old has emerged as arguably the Rabbitohs' most important attacking player in recent seasons.

His signature will come as a relief to Souths fans after his future had reportedly been clouded by a bust-up with his management.

"Issac is one of the linchpins in our side, a very important player in terms of the balance of our team, and we're really happy to have him on board until, at least, 2015," Souths chief executive Shane Richardson said.

"He is maturing as a footballer and as a person, and as a young father it was important for him to secure his future with a club that he knew would look after his best interests."

- AAP