Louis Rees-Zammit, the former Wales and British & Irish Lions winger, has officially completed his return to rugby union after a highly-publicised attempt to break into American football.
The 24-year-old has signed a contract with Gallagher Premiership side Bristol Bears.
His move back to rugby comes after a six-month stint in the NFL's International Player Pathway program, which saw him train with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Rees-Zammit, who had initially quit rugby in January 2024 to pursue his NFL dream, decided to return to his first love.
The signing is a significant coup for Bristol and is one of the biggest stories in UK rugby.
The Welshman's return will be a major boost for the Bears and will likely see him make a swift return to the international stage, with the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia coming up.
His decision to come back to the sport he left behind has generated a huge amount of interest and will be a major talking point in the upcoming season.
The 24-year-old has signed a contract with Gallagher Premiership side Bristol Bears.
His move back to rugby comes after a six-month stint in the NFL's International Player Pathway program, which saw him train with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Rees-Zammit, who had initially quit rugby in January 2024 to pursue his NFL dream, decided to return to his first love.
The signing is a significant coup for Bristol and is one of the biggest stories in UK rugby.
The Welshman's return will be a major boost for the Bears and will likely see him make a swift return to the international stage, with the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia coming up.
His decision to come back to the sport he left behind has generated a huge amount of interest and will be a major talking point in the upcoming season.
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