Will Trenholm signs new Gloucester contract until 2029

Gloucester number eight Will Trenholm has signed a new contract that keeps him at Kingsholm until 2029.

The 25-year-old back-rower has been one of the Cherry and Whites’ standout players this season. He scored twice in the draw with Bordeaux-Bègles last month and earned his first England A call-up last week.

Will Trenholm’s new Gloucester deal

Gloucester confirmed the extension on Wednesday, as reported by Gloucestershire Live. It adds two years to a deal that was due to run until 2027.

Trenholm arrived from Harlequins in the summer of 2025 with little fanfare. Since then he has become one of the most reliable players in the Gloucester back row. According to the club, he has made 27 appearances and scored 10 tries, and he has won several player of the match awards.

This season he has played in all five of Gloucester’s Prem matches, BBC Sport reports. He scored in the 38-31 defeat by Leicester Tigers. He then scored twice as Gloucester drew 36-36 with defending champions Bordeaux-Bègles in the Champions Cup, as our Gloucester 36-36 Bordeaux match report explains.

Gloucester are second in the Gallagher PREM table after five rounds, so the new deal secures a key player in a team on the rise.

From Harlequins to England A

Trenholm came through at Harlequins, his boyhood club, but was mostly a squad player at The Stoop. He made 17 appearances for Quins and spent time on loan at London Scottish.

The move west has transformed his career. Last week he was named in England A’s 30-man training squad for the first time, ahead of the game against Argentina XV at The Rec. He missed out on the matchday 23, but the England Rugby call-up showed how far he has come in 18 months.

Trenholm said the club gave him a chance when he needed one. “I owe a lot to Gloucester Rugby,” he said. “They took a chance on me, and I try to repay that every time I step onto the field.”

He also spoke about how much he has grown since leaving London. “I’ve grown so much as both a player and a person since coming here,” he said. “Moving away from everything I’d ever known, settling in the West Country, making new friends and being pushed every day by coaches who believe in me and in what this group can achieve has been massive for my development.”

Kingsholm has become a special place for him. “Playing at Kingsholm is pretty special,” Trenholm said. “I savour every moment I get out on that pitch in front of our fans, and I’d like to think that comes across in the way I play.”

Skivington: “a real success story”

Gloucester head coach George Skivington was full of praise for his number eight. “Will has been a real success story for us over the past year and a half,” he said.

“He’s a great example of a player who arrived on the fringes and, through hard work and dedication, has made sure that whenever he’s been given an opportunity, he’s taken it,” Skivington added.

The coach also pointed to the fight for places in his squad. “He’s a good bloke with a great energy about him, and he’s a big part of the environment we’re building here,” he said. “We have excellent competition in the back row, and that’s driving all of those players to keep improving and fight for starting spots, which is really exciting for us.”

What comes next for Gloucester

Gloucester face Bath at the Recreation Ground on Saturday in round four of the PREM Rugby Cup. The club are expected to field a mix of fringe senior players and young talent, according to Gloucestershire Live.

Head of player development Dom Waldouck said the squad wants to keep the club’s momentum going. “The club’s riding a wave at the moment,” he said. “It’s definitely a positive feeling around things, and there’s a responsibility for us as a group to push things forward.”

Gloucester beat Bath 23-5 in the league at Kingsholm last month. Relive that win in our Gloucester 23-5 Bath match report.

Trenholm will hope to keep pushing for England honours with more big performances in the new year. For all the latest from Kingsholm and across the league, visit our Premiership Rugby news hub.

FAQ

How long is Will Trenholm’s new Gloucester contract?
Trenholm has signed an extension that keeps him at Kingsholm until 2029.

When did Will Trenholm join Gloucester?
He joined from Harlequins, his boyhood club, in the summer of 2025.

Has Will Trenholm played for England?
Not at senior level. He was named in England A’s training squad for the first time this month, for the game against Argentina XV.

What position does Will Trenholm play?
He is a back-rower who usually plays at number eight.