US EditionLouis Rees-Zammit Signs with Bristol Bears on Return to Rugby
Louis Rees-Zammit is closing in on a short-term contract with Bristol Bears after 18 months in the NFL, amid interest from multiple clubs in England and France.
- Louis Rees-Zammit, the 24-year-old Wales international winger, has committed to joining Bristol Bears as he returns to rugby following an 18-month stint in American football.
- He left Gloucester and spent 18 months pursuing an NFL career, including time with the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.
- Rees-Zammit last played for Wales during their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal loss to Argentina in Marseille and scored 14 tries in 32 tests.
- He said, "it's time to come home," and expressed eagerness to help Bristol create exciting moments and engage fans through entertaining rugby.
- His return has generated excitement within Welsh rugby, with coach Steve Tandy welcoming the prospect amid Wales’ ongoing performance challenges.
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