{"id":6408,"date":"2026-01-20T22:47:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=6408"},"modified":"2026-01-20T22:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T22:47:31","slug":"joe-joyce-gloucester-sign-connacht-lock-for-2026-27-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorthrill.cfd\/?p=6408","title":{"rendered":"Joe Joyce: Gloucester sign Connacht lock for 2026-27 season"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Gloucester have signed lock Joe Joyce from Connacht Rugby for the 2026-27 season.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 31-year-old joined the United Rugby Championship side in 2022, having previously spent 10 years with Gloucester’s Prem rivals Bristol Bears.<\/p>\n

The second-row has played 46 matches in all competitions for the Irish province so far, including nine games this campaign.<\/p>\n

“I’m really excited about making the move to Gloucester and getting back into Prem Rugby next season, it’s a fantastic opportunity for me,” Joyce said.<\/p>\n

“I’m someone who prides myself on working hard, setting high standards, and using my experience to help drive the group forward.”<\/p>\n

Joyce, who is from Bristol, previously played 151 games for his hometown club between 2014 and 2023.<\/p>\n

He is Gloucester’s fifth signing for next season, and the fourth forward to agree to join as the Cherry and Whites look to significantly strengthen their pack.<\/p>\n

South African lock Jean Kleyn, Wales captain Jac Morgan and fellow international Dewi Lake and scrum-half Dan Robson have already agreed terms at Kingsholm.<\/p>\n

“Joe has plenty of big game experience and he’ll be great for the younger guys in the building, like Freddie [Thomas] and Arthur [Clark], to lean on with the leadership qualities he possesses,” added Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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