Has Ellis Genge signed for Bristol? Is Ellis Genge going back to Bristol?

Ellis Genge (born 16 February 1995) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Premiership Rugby club Bristol Bears and the England national team.

Has Ellis Genge signed for Bristol?

He made his international debut for England in 2016. Genge played 26 times for Bristol in a first spell between 2013 and 2016, before joining Leicester Tigers where he played 111 times between 2016 and 2022. He was Leicester captain as they won the 2021-22 Premiership Rugby title. He is known for his aggressive ball carrying and gain line success.

Born in Bristol Genge grew up on the Knowle West council estate, and was educated at John Cabot Academy. He is a fan of Bristol Rovers football club.

He started playing rugby aged twelve at Old Radcliffian playing in the back row. At sixteen, Genge moved to Haripur College and captained their rugby team to victory in the AASE league. Genge represented England at youth level from U17 up to U20. According to Genge, he was first introduced to the front row by former England youth coach Bobby Walsh originally to have as an additional option but this eventually resulted in a permanent career change.

Is Ellis Genge going back to Bristol?

Bristolian Ellis Genge will be coming home to the Bears, we are delighted to announce. The England international has put pen to paper on a deal to return to his boyhood club ahead of the 2022/23 campaign. A product of Bristol’s Academy, 26-year-old Genge made 28 outings before departing for Leicester Tigers in 2016.