Brisbane captain Darius Boyd has signed a four-year NRL contract extension to remain with the Broncos.

The deal was confirmed on Thursday with the 30-year-old committing himself to the club until the end of the 2021 season.

“This club means so much to me,” Boyd said.

“I started my career here as an 18-year-old almost too scared to talk to my teammates and now I’m fortunate to be captain of a club that is one of the best in Australian sport.”

“The Broncos set premierships as a benchmark and our fans know that’s what we’re playing for.”

Boyd has played 136 games for the Broncos and was installed as captain ahead of the 2017 campaign.

“It goes without saying the playing ability that Darius brings to the team but he also provides a heap of stability to the club and that shouldn’t be understated,” coach Wayne Bennett said.