Leicester Tigers have agreed new deals with Development Squad members, Freddie Steward, Jonny Law and Joe Browning.
The trio graduated from the Tigers Academy in 2019 after featuring in two of the club’s three consecutive Under-18 League title wins and have all represented England at age-grade level.
Tigers head coach Geordan Murphy said it was a “boost” to the club to have youngsters of this calibre remaining in Leicester.
“Freddie, Joe and Jonny are all exciting, promising young players and have developed well since stepping up to the senior programme this season,” Murphy said.
“It’s a boost for our group to have not only players, but young men, of their calibre recommit to Tigers and show faith in what we are building here in Leicester.
“The Academy have been successful in recent seasons and we’re excited to see what those young players do as they continue to develop here at Tigers.”
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1. Jonny May
May is yet to agree to terms with the Tigers for beyond his contract which ends in June because we understand he is reluctant to take a pay cut of around £100,000 a year.
Tigers want May, 29, to stay at Welford Road but Steve Diamond’s Sharks, who are looking to replace Chris Ashton after he joined Harlequins, are circling, according to The Rugby Paper.
2. Will Spencer
The Rugby Paper has reported that Leicester Tigers and ex-Worcester second row Will Spencer is being tipped for a return to Sixways this summer.
Spencer made 26 appearances for Warriors between 2016 and 2018 and earned himself a call-up to the England training squad in 2017.
3. Sione Kalamafoni
Scarlets are leading the race to land the powerful No.8 who is among the top ball carriers in the Gallagher Premiership.
In his first season since moving from Gloucester in the summer of 2018 he made more first team appearances than any of his Leicester team-mates.
He also made more metres than any other player in the Premiership.
4. Joe Thomas
Leicester midfielderThomas has been speaking to both the Dragons and Scarlets, according to The Rugby Paper.
5. Guy Thompson
He was told he would be let go from Leicester Tigers last month, according to the Mail Online.
The news came just days before England went into lockdown due to coronavirus.
Despite talking with a number of clubs, the 33-year-old now faces an uncertain future with rugby 'going through difficult times' .
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