Tomos Williams Named Gloucester Rugby Club Captain for 2025/26 Season

Reigning Gallagher Premiership Player of the Season, Tomos Williams, has been appointed Club Captain for Gloucester Rugby ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, Director of Rugby George Skivington has confirmed.

Since arriving from Cardiff Rugby last summer, the Welsh international has been nothing short of transformative in Cherry & White. His superb debut season not only earned him the club’s Player of the Season accolade, but also a place in the British & Irish Lions squad for their summer tour to Australia.

Commanding the game from half-back, Williams was central to Gloucester’s attacking renaissance, orchestrating play with authority while producing flashes of individual brilliance. Off the pitch, his professionalism and leadership qualities have equally impressed the Kingsholm coaching staff.

Supporting him in the role will be Vice Captains Arthur Clark and Seb Atkinson, both of whom made their senior debuts for England this summer.

Reflecting on the honour, Williams said:

"I'm incredibly proud to be named captain of such a historic rugby club. When I first arrived at Gloucester, I quickly learned how much this club means to the city and how passionate the fans are. It's been an honour and a privilege to represent them, both home and away, and to have their support behind us. We’ve got an exciting, ambitious group here, and I’m looking forward to leading them on the pitch.”


Director of Rugby, George Skivington, also paid tribute to outgoing captain Lewis Ludlow, who led the side for more than five seasons:

"Firstly, I would like to thank Lewis Ludlow for the great work he’s done as Club Captain over the past five and a half seasons. He's fully embodied what this Club is all about: passion, desire, grit, and continues to do so every time he steps on the field. He'll continue to be an important player for us, but we felt it was the right time to select a new Captain."

"Ever since Tomos came in, we viewed him as someone with lots of leadership potential, and over the past season, he's really impressed us with the way he communicates with the lads and the standards that he sets. His performances on the field and the impact he has on those around him speak for themselves. Arthur and Seb are two really impressive young men and are both already strong leaders in their own right."

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