England speedster Jonny May has signed a new deal with Gloucester, just two months after rejoining the club from Premiership rivals Leicester Tigers.
May is a product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, and will be looking to add to his 62 tries in Cherry & White, having already made 138 appearances between 2009 & 2017. His knowledge both domestically and internationally will be a cherished asset to the squad.
The 30-year-old's new deal will see his "long-term future" at Kingsholm.
May was excited to secure his future in Cherry & White.
“I’ve already really enjoyed being back in the Gloucester Rugby environment, and it’s great to be able to commit my future here. There’s nothing quite like playing at Kingsholm, and I can’t wait to run back out there, and hopefully enjoy it with supporters again soon.”
Meanwhile, Hooker James Hanson, 31, back-row forward Lewis Ludlow, 25, and lock Alex Craig, 23, have also signed new deals.
7 things you didn’t know about Jonny May
1. 100m speed
The speedster clocked 10.71 for the 100 metres with a strong argument to be England’s quickest wide man ever.
2. Partner in crime
He is often cheered on by his stunning wife Sophie Snook, whom he married in July 2017.
Sophie shares her husband's love of keeping fit and staying active and has built a successful career as a personal trainer under the brand @Girlsontopoffitness.
The company's Instagram page features helpful workout tips and inspiring transformation photos of delighted clients.
3. Strange rumour
May had to respond to the rather strange rumour that he used to think he was possessed by a chicken.
The story emerged after Danny Care said: “Jonny is — in the nicest possible way — very strange. A few years back, he used to think he was possessed by a chicken!
He used to go around clucking and thought this chicken demon was inside him. I don’t know whether it was an act or true — with Jonny you just never know.”
The England speedster has since gone onto respond to the story.
“It’s a bit silly isn’t it? I don’t think at any stage that has happened,” revealed May to the, blushing ever so slightly.
4. Try of the year
May was awarded the Try of the Year at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Awards for his sensational solo score against Harlequins in February, 2012.
5. Hobbies
He became addicted to colouring books during his long lay-off with a serious knee injury last year.
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6. He can score with no shorts
The 2010 Junior World Cup semi-final between England and Australia produced an unforgettable rugby moment.
England’s winger got the ball 22 metres from the Australian line and was tackled by his shorts. With the defender desperately hanging on and his shorts sliding down, May got to the line to score, his backside fully exposed for much of the way.
7. North Korea calling
The North Koreans' interest in Jonny May appears to stem back to an interview England team-mate Ben Te'o gave to The Telegraph in February 2017.
Te'o said the pair had watched a lot of documentaries on the hermit state and discussed how to bring peace to the region over many a cup of coffee
But in November of that year, May received a letter from the North Korean government asking him to have a go at putting his ideas into practice.
The Leicester winger told the Daily Mail: "There was this letter waiting for me with a wax stamp on it, the full works, saying 'private, confidential."
"It said, 'Hi Jonny. We've seen that you and Ben Te'o are interested in our country and we'd love to arrange a trip up to the embassy for you, to meet all our president's dignitaries, then we can organise a VIP tour to North Korea'.
"I sent the picture to Ben saying, 'What the hell is going on? Is this a wind-up?'. He said, 'No, I've had one too, they're watching us!'.
"That's what's scary, they do watch out like that, they have a Google alert. When anyone is talking about North Korea, it will pop up.
"I haven't been to the embassy. I'm actually worried about it. I didn't write back."
