Maddock extends Bath stay

Winger thrilled to have inked new deal

Last updated: 22nd January 2008

Joe Maddock Bath v Gloucester Jan 08

Maddock: staying at the Recreation Ground

Joe Maddock has signed a new contract that commits him to Bath for two more years.

The New Zealand-born winger, who joined the Guinness Premiership club in 2004, is delighted to have secured a new deal.

"It was an easy decision," he said. "There are a great bunch of blokes that I play with and we are playing some good rugby."

Maddock has made 59 appearances for Bath despite seeing his debut season hampered by injury.

He added: "Being injured is always frustrating and it was hard, particularly, being injured and watching the guys playing some good rugby in some great weather.

"Fortunately enough I got to come back and play some great rugby in bad weather, but I am pretty relieved to be back."