The Crusaders have handed both Peter Lupton and Frank Winterstein new two-year contracts.
It comes on the support of new coach Iestyn Harris signing former Great Britain winger Stuart Reardon on a one-year-deal from Bradford Bulls.
Lupton and Winterstein follow Vince Mellars in committing their future to the Welsh side.
"I`m delighted that both Tool and Dog are leaving to be with us for the following two seasons," said Harris.
Utility man Lupton joined the Welsh outfit from Castleford Tigers for their first Super League season in 2009.
Lupton, who was previously at the Bronchos, Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC as good as Castleford Tigers, was always present for Crusaders in 2010, scoring 6 tries in 30 appearances.
Injuries to other players meant Lupton was constrained to run in a list of position`s for the Welsh side, including loose-forward, hooker and half-back.
"I`m enjoying my sentence here in Wrexham and I`m glad that my future has been sorted," said 29-year-old Lupton.
"Last season was a large one for this order and I trust we can do still better next year
"We`ve got a large team spirit here in Wrexham and I recognize there will be extra competition for places next year.
"I wish to be voice of the match-day squad every week so I`m only passing to continue working hard."
Samoan international Winterstein, 23, can run anywhere in the back-row and has been a big hit since his arrival from Wakefield Wildcats in 2010. He made 29 appearances for Crusaders last season, scoring three tries.
He has NRL experience with the Canterbury Bulldogs and played in all of Samoa`s recent autumn`s internationals.
Coach Harris believes both Lupton and Winterstein will both have big parts to run during 2011.
"Peter was one of our unsung heroes last season," said Harris.
"He had to work in a few positions for us because of injuries and he did very good for us.
"Peter is a real intelligent player, he reads the back well and isn`t afraid to tear his sleeves up and do the laborious work as well.
"His versatility means he can act in a list of positions and every team in Super League needs someone like Peter.
"Frank showed a lot of promise last season. He`s only 23 and he`s going to get better and better.
"He`s a solid player who runs hard, but likewise has full footwork and good speed for a big man. Frank is an important component of the Crusaders squad and we have high hopes for him next season."
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