KEMP BACK TO COMPLETE LIONS

LEICESTER have completed their line-up for the 2026 Premiership by announcing the return of former treble British Under-19 Champion Drew Kemp.

The 23-year-old has been associated with the Lions since their elevation to the top-flight in 2023, although last year was his first full season with the club.

Kemp said: “I’m looking forward to being back at Leicester. I had a fairly good year last year, although I won’t make any secret that I made plenty of mistakes!

“But Stewart (Dickson) has given me the opportunity again this year, and I really wanted to come back to Leicester and to rectify those things that I did wrong, and I know I can do that.

“Obviously coming second in the last two years isn’t ideal, but this year I really want to win a league title with Leicester, and it would be very good for the club.”

Kemp will line up with Rising Star Dan Gilkes at reserve, with the Lions’ top five comprising Ryan Douglas, Sam Masters, Nick Morris, Dan Thompson and Kyle Howarth.