Chessum signs new two-year deal with Leicester

Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum has committed his future to the club with the signing of a new multi-year contract. The 26-year-old, who has made 88 appearances since joining the Tigers' academy, was named captain ahead of the 2025/26 season. Chessum was a key player in Leicester's Premiership-winning side of 2022. Head coach Geoff Parling praised the young players who have developed at the club, highlighting their hunger to succeed and their local appeal.

Parling noted that Chessum has progressed as a captain, driving the team's efforts and receiving strong support from his teammates. The coach had initially formed an opinion of Chessum through training sessions, finding his commitment to improvement aligned with his own coaching philosophy. Parling values Chessum's unique attributes that make him an ideal leader.