Leeds Rhinos have announced that Carl Ablett has committed his future to the club by agreeing a new long-term deal.

The 28-year-old, who played a role in England's World Cup campaign last season, will be tied down to the Super League outfit for the next five years.

"I am delighted to have agreed a new long-term deal with the club. Leeds is the club I grew up supporting and always wanted to play for," Ablett told the club's official website. "We have had some fantastic times in the recent past but the most exciting prospect is what this group can achieve in the future.

"We have got a great group of players for this season and everyone is hungry to get back to major finals and hopefully win more silverware. We have had a tough pre-season but everyone is in good shape and ready for Hull KR on Sunday."

Ablett has made 195 appearances for the Rhinos following his debut a decade ago.