'Love my city' - Ellis Genge signs long term deal

Powerful prop Ellis Genge has recommitted to his hometown club Bristol Bears under a long-term contract.  

The 29-year-old loosehead prop returned to his boyhood club in 2022 after numerous years at Leicester where he held the mantle of club captain.

Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, said: “Ellis has already achieved a lot of great things in his career but what excites me most about Ellis committing long term to the Bears is his hunger and desire to be even better in every part of his game on and off the field.

“He is a passionate and proud Bristolian, which comes through massively in his leadership skills as he drives others to be at their best for the team and our community.

“We are all really pleased Ellis is staying as he is a massive part of our team, and I look forward to seeing the big things he is going to achieve for both club and country moving forward.”

Genge said: “This club and city mean so much to me, so I’m proud to be committing my long-term future here.

“I’ve said before that I’m as passionate about playing for Bristol as I am about playing for England, so it was an easy decision to stay.

“I’ve loved being back down here, close to my family in a city I’ve always called home, and I’m really excited about what this group of players can achieve over the next few years.”

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— Gengey (@EllisGenge) September 23, 2024

Roc Nation Sports International president, Michael Yormark said: “We’re so excited to see Ellis head into this next chapter with a special club like Bristol Bears, where he feels so at home and remains so excited for what the future holds with the organisation.

“There is no doubt that Ellis will continue to achieve great things on the field of play, while also making meaningful contributions to the community at large, which speaks volumes about who he is as a person.”