Leicester Tigers captain Ollie Chessum signs new two-year deal

England forward Ollie Chessum, 26, has signed a new two-year contract to stay with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. An academy graduate, he has made 88 appearances, was part of the 2022 Premiership-winning side and was named club captain before the 2025-26 season. The deal comes days after England teammate Jack van Poortvliet also committed his future to Leicester.