Bristol Bears contracts: Will Capon and George Kloska among nine to sign new deals

Bristol-born hooker Will Capon joined the club's academy as a teenager and made his Premiership debut in 2019

Hooker Will Capon, prop George Kloska, centre James Williams and full-back Noah Heward are among nine Bristol players to sign new contracts.

Lock Josh Caulfield, prop Sam Grahamslaw, lock Joe Owen and academy duo George Taylor and Harry Rowson have also agreed new deals.

Capon, 24, is one of five Bristol-born players on the list and has amassed 84 appearances for the Bears.

Kloska similarly came through the Bears academy and has played 44 games.

"We're pleased to secure the futures of these nine players as we build our squad for the future," director of rugby Pat Lam said.

"George Kloska and Will Capon are two Bristolian front row forwards who have already amassed 128 Premiership and European caps.

"While both are very young in front row terms they continue to improve year on year and we're excited to see what they can both achieve."

Versatile Heward, who can also play on the wing, and Williams signed in 2022.

Caulfield and Grahamslaw joined the Bears in 2023 from London Irish and Championship side Jersey Reds respectively and have collectively made 30 appearances since.

Owen, 22, originally signed on an academy contract and made his Premiership debut this season while lock Taylor and centre Rowson have featured in the Premiership Rugby Cup side.