Former England star rumoured for return from France with Gloucester move lined-up

Reports in the Telegraph and local outlet Gloucestershire Live, suggest that Robson is nearing completion upon a two-year deal. This will bring the scrum-half's career full circle, in just over a decade after he first pulled on the red and white jersey.

Robson left Gloucester in 2015 for Wasps, where he became a mainstay in the Premiership and earned 14 caps for England under Eddie Jones. When Wasps collapsed financially in 2022, Robson moved to Pau in France, linking up with former Exeter Chiefs fly-half Joe Simmonds to form a reliable and intelligent half-back partnership. His time in the Top 14 has sharpened his tactical awareness and game management, making him a seasoned operator ready to slot back into the Premiership grind.

The move comes as Gloucester prepare for the departure of Tomos Williams, the Wales scrum-half who lit up Kingsholm in 2024/25, winning Premiership Player of the Season and earning a British & Irish Lions call-up. While 26-year-old Caolan Englefield offers exciting potential, Robson brings experience, leadership, and a proven understanding of the Gloucester culture—something the club will value as they aim to maintain momentum in the Premiership.

Gloucester have already strengthened other areas of the squad, reportedly on the cusp of securing Wales internationals Jac Morgan and Dewi Lake to bolster the back row and hooker positions. Robson’s return completes a trio of strategic moves that signal ambition, continuity, and a clear plan: Kingsholm is ready to compete at the sharp end of English rugby, and they’ve brought one of their own back home to lead the charge forward.