Ellis Genge signs new Bristol deal

England prop Ellis Genge has signed a new long-term contract with Bristol.

The 29-year-old came through the club’s academy and has made 45 appearances across two stints with the Bears, also playing for Leicester where he won the 2022 Premiership title.

“This club and city mean so much to me, so I am proud to be committing my long-term future here,” said Genge, who has played for England 62 times, including at the 2019 World Cup, and also captained the side twice.

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

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

Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam feels there is plenty more still to come from the loosehead prop.

“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,” Lam said on the Bristol club website.

“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.”