Veteran Dragon Nightingale signs for 2018

St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale will play on in 2018 after extending his NRL contract by a year.

Jason Nightingale

Jason Nightingale will play on in 2018 after extending his NRL contract by a year. (AAP)

St George Illawarra veteran Jason Nightingale will extend his NRL career into a 12th season after signing a one-year contract extension for 2018.

The winger has played all 16 games for the seventh-placed Dragons this year, scoring nine tries.

Nightingale has played 237 games for the Dragons since debuting in 2007 and is set to overtake Matt Cooper (243) for the merger club's third-most appearances.

The 30-year-old has also played 31 Tests for New Zealand and Dragons recruiter Ian Millward said his experience was a key factor in the decision to re-sign him.

"He is one of the most consistent players at our club," Millward said.

"With a lot of younger guys coming into our squad next year, we couldn't afford to lose Jason's experience as a senior leader.

"In the next 12 months, he'll play a crucial part in their development and nurturing."


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