Rob Russell joins the Cherry & Whites for 2025/26

Gloucester Rugby is pleased to announce the arrival of back-three player, Rob Russell, from United Rugby Championship (URC) side, Leinster Rugby.

At 6 foot and 90 kilos, Russell is capable of playing at full back or wing, and has scored 18 times in his 35 appearances for the province.

A former Ireland age-grade international and product of St Michael’s College in Dublin, Russell has been at the province since 2021, making his professional debut in a URC fixture against the Dragons.

Director of Rugby, George Skivington, commented:

“I’ll echo what I said when we signed Ross Byrne earlier this year, there aren’t many better academies to come through and learn your trade than Leinster.

“Rob has really shown what he can do when given the opportunity. He’s got a pretty decent strike rate for Leinster (almost one try every two games), and he’s motivated for a new challenge in the Gallagher Premiership.

“We’re delighted with our back-three talent already, but to add someone like Rob, who covers across the three positions and has all the attacking assets we’re looking for, is really pleasing.”

Russell added:

“I honestly can’t wait to get started at Gloucester Rugby.

“The Gallagher Premiership is one of the toughest leagues in the world, and I’m relishing testing myself against some seriously talented players.

“But most of all, I’m excited to meet the lads there that have been doing some great stuff this season, and I look forward to getting started working with George (Skivington) and James (Lightfoot-Brown) and working in a system that I believe will bring the very best out of me.”