Andy Uren: Bristol Bears scrum-half signs new long-term deal

Andy Uren has come off the bench to replace Harry Randall in all three of Bristol's Premiership matches so far this season

Bristol scrum-half Andy Uren has signed a contract extension to keep him at Ashton Gate until the summer of 2026.

The 26-year-old, who came up through the club's academy, has played 138 times for the Bears after making his debut as a 17-year-old.

He twice helped Bristol win promotion from the Championship and played in the Bears' dramatic Premiership semi-final loss to Harlequins in 2021.

"As a proud Bristolian, staying here was an easy decision for me," he said.

"I love the environment and the boys - we feel as though there is a lot more to come from us as a group," Uren added to the club website.

Uren was mainly used as a replacement last season and has started as understudy to England scrum-half Harry Randall this term.

"Andy is one of our longest serving players, a club centurion and a proven Premiership performer," said Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam.

"As everyone knows, a big part of our vision is to have Bristolians representing the club at the highest level, and Andy is a fantastic example to our young players of what can be achieved through commitment and sustained hard work."