Matt Garvey pens new Gloucester deal

Gloucester Rugby have confirmed that forward Matt Garvey has penned a new deal with the Gallagher Premiership club.

The 33-year-old made his professional rugby debut with London Irish in 2009 and switched to Bath Rugby in 2013 and has played 156 Premiership games for both the clubs combined.

He joined the Cherry and Whites in the 2019/20 season on a short-term deal and has played six Premiership games for Gloucester. Garvey also represented England Saxons side in the past.

Gloucester head coach George Skivington expressed delight over the news of Garvey extending his stay with the club.

“Matt is a quality operator and we are really happy he’s agreed to stay on at the Club," said Skivington to the official website of the club.

“His experience of the Premiership is second to none, and he’s shown over the last couple of months that he still has plenty to offer playing at this level.”