Henry Arundell returning to English rugby union after Bath deal
The full back has spent the last two seasons with French club Racing 92 following the collapse of London Irish.
Last updated 6th Feb 2025
Henry Arundell will return to English rugby union next season after agreeing a three-year deal with Premiership leaders Bath.
The full back has spent the last two seasons with French club Racing 92 following the collapse of London Irish.
Boyhood Bath fan Arundell, has scored seven tries in 10 appearances for England, including five in a single match against Chile at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Arundell, who can play both wing and full-back, began his professional career at London Irish, bursting on to the scene in 2021/22 with a remarkable length-of-the-field score against Toulon, culminating in being named the Premiership’s Land Rover Discovery of the Season and nominated for World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year.
Following the collapse of London Irish, Arundell moved to Racing 92 immediately after the 2023 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick on his Top 14 debut and going on to score 13 tries in 30 appearances for the Paris region-based club.
Speaking about returning to his boyhood club, Arundell said: “Joining Bath will be a very special occasion for both myself and my family. We’ve been Bath fans for generations - ever since my grandparents - and growing up I spent many years in the stands supporting the team. Now, to potentially have the opportunity to wear a Bath rugby shirt is incredibly exciting. The team is in a fantastic place right now, with a brilliant culture, and I’m confident we can create some amazing memories over the next few years.”