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England scrum-half Van Poortvliet signs multi-year Leicester deal

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet extends his stay at Leicester Tigers by signing a new multi-year deal.

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:39 PM
England scrum-half Van Poortvliet signs multi-year Leicester deal
Key Things to Know
  • Jack van Poortvliet has signed a new multi-year contract with Leicester Tigers.
  • The 25-year-old scrum-half has made 118 first-team appearances for Leicester since 2019.
  • Van Poortvliet has earned 27 caps for England and holds an England contract for 2026-27.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet has committed his future to Leicester Tigers by signing a new multi-year contract with the Premiership club. The 25-year-old expressed his delight at extending his stay, emphasizing his belief that the squad can challenge for silverware in the coming seasons.

Van Poortvliet has made 118 first-team appearances for Leicester since graduating from the academy in 2019 and won a Premiership title with the club in 2022. On the international stage, he has earned 27 caps for England and holds a national team contract for 2026-27.

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