Rogerson, Short, Seabrook retained by Worcester Warriors

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WORCESTER Warriors have announced three more retentions for their 2026/27 season, including a former Premiership captain.

Matt Rogerson, Tom Seabrook and James Short are all confirmed to remain in blue and gold for the 2026/27 season.


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The trio's retention follows that of player's and supporter's player of the year Tim Anstee, top-scorer Will Reed and Uruguayan international Juan Gonzalez.

Rogerson and Seabrook have endured seasons marred by injury, but have both made considerable impacts at Sixways when available for selection.

Backrower Rogerson played on opening day against Coventry but was subjected to a long-term injury, only returning to the side in recent fixtures.

Rogerson offers a wealth of experience to the side, including having captained London Irish to their highest-ever Premiership finish.

RETAINED: Matt Rogerson will stay at Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

Centre Seabrook, meanwhile, featured heavily across the opening matches of Warriors' campaign, crossing for three tries in 11 matches before sustaining a long-term injury that has kept him out the side since.

RETAINED: Tom Seabrook will stay at Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

Finally Short - adept at playing as a centre or on the wing - signed with Warriors as a Bath academy product and has made a strong impact in his first term, crossing for six tries.

RETAINED: James Short will stay at Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

Warriors currently lie fourth in the 14-team Championship, with a place in the play-offs already secured.

They host undefeated Ealing Trailfinders in their penultimate regular season game this Saturday (May 2).

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