Sam Kasiano has signed a new three-year deal with Canterbury.

The New Zealand-born prop has been in fine form this season for Des Hasler’s side and said he was pleased to finally secure his future with the NRL club.

“I love the Bulldogs,” Kasiano said

“They gave me a start and I’m really happy to be staying.

“I’ve loved playing first grade over the last couple of seasons and I’m looking forward to playing more with the boys in future.

“Des and the coaching staff have helped a lot to improve my game this year. Hopefully I can keep improving.”

Bulldogs chief executive officer Todd Greenberg said Kasiano was a priority signing for the club.

“Sam came to us as a very green Toyota Cup player midway through 2010 and even in the very early days we knew he was a player of enormous potential,” Greenberg said.

“We feel that potential is only just starting to be realised.”