Leicester Tigers back row Samuel Williams extends contract with club
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Samuel Williams, a 21-year-old back row player, has signed a contract extension with the Leicester Tigers. The club has not disclosed the length of the deal. Williams, a product of the Tigers' academy, made his senior debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2024. He enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2025-26, appearing in 10 matches with five in the league. He expressed his commitment to the club and emphasized its role in his development.
- •Samuel Williams signs a contract extension with Leicester Tigers.
- •Williams debuted in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2024.
- •He played 10 times, including five league matches, in the 2025-26 season.
- •Leicester has not disclosed the length of Williams' new deal.
- •Williams attributes his growth to the values learned at Leicester.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Leicester Tigers back row Williams signs new deal
"Leicester Tigers back row Samuel Williams signs a contract extension of undisclosed length with the Prem club.
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