Leicester Tigers are excited to announce George Martin has re-signed with the club on a multiyear agreement.
A graduate of Leicester Tigers academy, Martin made his debut in 2019 and has earned 69 caps for the club to date, including an appearance off the bench in the 2021/22 Gallagher Premiership final.
The 22-year-old lock was one of England’s standout performers at Rugby World Cup 2023, his performance against South Africa in the Semi-Final showing a glimpse of what’s to come from the Nottingham native.
Martin returned to Tigers action in Sunday’s Investec Champions Cup victory over Stade Francais, his potential as a physical force in defence and with ball-in-hand evident as it was in Paris in October.
Leicester Tigers lock, George Martin said: “I’m really happy to be staying with Tigers.”
“Coming through the Academy here, I get to come into work every day, play for a great club with my mates and I’m excited to work with Dan and develop in the program that we have here.
“It was great to get back on the field last week and Exeter is another big challenge for our group but playing for this club, in Leicester is special I’m looking forward to getting back home to Mattioli Woods Welford Road.”
Leicester Tigers General Manager, Richard Wilks said: “For our Club, seeing a young man come in as an Academy player and develop to where George is now, knowing he’s still got so much growth, is tremendously rewarding.”
“The Rugby World Cup showed where George is going as a player and he’s brought that experience back to our environment and showed what a leader he can become in the future.
“He’s a player with Tiger’s DNA running through him; tough, physical and committed and we’re delighted he’s committed his future to the Club.”
Leicester Tigers head coach, Dan McKellar said: “George is an exceptional young player with the potential to grow in our program.
“At 22, he’s already got the physical tools and the mentality to perform at a high level and I’ve been really impressed with him since he’s returned to the club from the World Cup.”
