Leicester Tigers are set to secure the future of their club captain, with Ollie Chessum reportedly agreeing a new contract at Mattioli Woods Welford Road.
According to The Telegraph, the England international has signed a two-year extension that will keep him at the club beyond the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The deal is reportedly worth more than £500,000 per season. Chessum has also been confirmed as Leicester's marquee player, meaning his salary will be exempt from the Premiership salary cap.
The agreement represents another significant boost for the Tigers as they look to retain their key players and build for the future.
Chessum began his professional career at Nottingham, making 11 appearances before joining Leicester in 2020.
He quickly established himself in the first team and played a crucial role in the club's 2022 Premiership title triumph.
His impressive performances earned him an England call-up, with the lock making his international debut against Italy in February 2022.
He went on to become a regular member of the national side, featuring at the 2023 Rugby World Cup as England secured third place.
Injuries disrupted his progress during 2023 and 2024, with an ankle problem followed by shoulder surgery.
However, Chessum returned to international action during the 2025 Six Nations before earning selection for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia.
He featured in all three Test matches, starting the second Test as the Lions clinched the series.
Leicester subsequently appointed Chessum as club captain in September 2025, recognising his growing influence both on and off the pitch.
His athleticism, lineout ability and powerful ball-carrying have made him an important figure for club and country.
The reported extension follows further positive contract news for Leicester, who have already confirmed that half-back duo Jack van Poortvliet and Billy Searle will remain at the club after their impressive recent form.
Chessum was also at the centre of the action during the East Midlands derby at the weekend, exchanging words with England team-mate Henry Pollock on several occasions as the players headed down the tunnel at half-time.
Leicester went into the break trailing but produced a dominant second-half display to turn the game around. The Tigers scored four unanswered tries to secure an emphatic 28-7 victory.
