Wigan Warriors have confirmed that scrum-half Matty Smith is joining St Helens on a three-year contract. The England international, 29, leaves Wigan after four-and-a-half years during which Wigan twice won Super League as well as winning the Challenge Cup in 2013 when he was named man of the match in the win over Hull.Smith played 139 games for Wigan, scoring 22 tries, kicking 304 goals and a club-record 25 drop-goals. Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan said: This was a particularly difficult decision for everyone involved and one that was made after much thought and consideration. Smith and Sean OLoughlin lifted the Super League trophy last weekend St Helens approached Wigan earlier this year to discuss Mattys future and made it clear that they would be willing to offer him a long-term contract; an additional two years beyond that which Matty had remaining on his contract at Wigan. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just £6.99. No contract. With George Williams firmly established as an important first team player and Thomas Leuluai re-joining the club shortly, together with the emergence of Jake Shorrocks and the cover that Sam Powell brings, we felt that the time was right in view of his tremendous service to Wigan for Matty to take up this new opportunity and secure his long-term future. Warrington Wolves Chris Hill (left) and Smith pose with the Super League trophy Head coach Shaun Wane said: With long-term injuries to many key players this year Matty played in all but one game and led the team exceptionally well throughout the season.He has become a real leader of the team over the last four and a half years and he will always have my utmost respect. Smith began his career with Saints before joining Salford Saints head coach Keiron Cunningham said: Im delighted to have secured the services of Matty. He a class scrum-half who possesses a fantastic kicking and passing game as well as being an accomplished goal kicker.He has excellent leadership qualities and composure in big games after having experienced several over the course of his career.His partnership with Theo Fages will be an exciting one to watch.This will be Smiths second spell at St Helens - he left them to join Salford in 2010 before moving to Wigan in 2012.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the British Masters on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Set of Six Wigan win Grand Final Rugby League on Sky Follow us @SkySportsRL Cheap Seahawks Jerseys China . At this point, even he isnt sure when it is going to stop. The right-hander dropped his fourth straight decision in Los Angeles 6-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, leaving his status very much in doubt as the Dodgers prepare for the stretch drive. 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Veteran fullback and local folk hero John Kuhn re-signed with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, general manager Ted Thompson said in a statement. The one-year deal is expected to be worth just over $1 million, including signing, roster and workout bonuses, agent Kevin Gold said. The 31-year-old Kuhn joined the Packers in 2007 when he was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh. Hes played in 107 regular-season games with the Packers and hes become a fan favourite. Hes also one of quarterback Aaron Rodgers closest friends on the team. "Great player, great teammate," Rodgers said at the end of the 2013 season. "(Theres) nobody I trust more on the field than John. Hes an exceptional guy, I love playing with him, and Id be really sad if we werent able to walk out of that tunnel together." In 2013, Kuhn carried 10 times for 38 yards and a touchdown, and caught 13 passes for 81 yards in regular-season play. For his eight-year NFL career, Kuhn has only 165 carries for 506 yards and 12 TDs. 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