{"id":666819,"date":"2026-01-01T12:36:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T12:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/666819\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T12:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T12:36:09","slug":"louis-rees-zammit-commits-to-bristol-with-new-long-term-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/666819\/","title":{"rendered":"Louis Rees-Zammit commits to Bristol with new long-term deal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01KDWJ6H3FKRS1B7075A0B30F2-scaled-e1767264072596.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-283594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01KDWJ6H3FKRS1B7075A0B30F2-scaled-e1767264072596.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"\/><\/a>Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit. Photo credit: Mike Egerton\/PA Wire.<\/p>\n<p>Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a new long-term deal with Bristol.<\/p>\n<p>Rees-Zammit joined the Bears for the 2025-26 season after ending his 18-month spell in the NFL and has now chosen to extend his stay at Ashton Gate.<\/p>\n<p>The 24-year-old has run in six tries in eight appearances since signing for the Gallagher Prem title contenders and made his Wales comeback during the autumn.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m incredibly happy to have committed my future to Bristol. This is the perfect club for me and I\u2019m excited to see what we can achieve here,\u201d Rees-Zammit said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe environment here allows me to express myself and play the game the way I love and that brings out the best in me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said on Wednesday that Rees-Zammit has returned from his time at the Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars a better player.<\/p>\n<p>Rees-Zammit starred at full-back in last week\u2019s win over Newcastle, which Lam sees as his best position, while playing on the wing for Wales in November.<\/p>\n<p>Lam said: \u201cLouis is a world-class talent and someone who embodies the way we want to play at Bristol.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince coming back from the NFL, he\u2019s shown incredible professionalism and hunger to keep improving.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis speed, power and skill set are obvious, but what really stands out is his willingness to learn, adapt and deliver on the biggest stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s exciting is that he\u2019s only just scratching the surface of his ability \u2013 at just 24, there\u2019s so much more to come from him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf he keeps progressing on this journey, he has everything it takes to become one of the very best players in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                                Support our Nation today<\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>price of a cup of coffee<\/strong> a month you can help us create an<br \/>\n                                    independent, not-for-profit, national news service for the people of Wales, <strong>by<br \/>\n                                        the people of Wales.<\/strong>\n                                <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Wales back Louis Rees-Zammit. Photo credit: Mike Egerton\/PA Wire. 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