Nova Scotia captain Sione Tuipulotu said he was “relieved to stay” after signing a three-year contract extension with the Glasgow Warriors.

The Australian-born center was a key player in the Warriors’ run to the United Rugby Championship title last season, having joined in the summer of 2021.

The 27-year-old was named Scotland captain for the Autumn Nations Series and started with a 57-17 win over Fiji on Saturday.

Qualified through his Greenock-born grandmother, it was a 27th international appearance for Tuipulotu.

“My biggest emotion is that I’m relieved to stay,” he told the club website., external

“Every time I get into contract negotiations, there’s so much noise, so I’m excited to be able to put pen to paper.

“I’m really happy in Glasgow and there are things I want – and need to achieve – over the next three years here that I can’t wait to get involved in.

“I just want to keep moving forward with this group. We’re all hungry for more and I’m looking forward to doing my part to bring more silverware back to Scotstoun.”