Kvesic, Garside, Balmain retained by Worcester Warriors

Player-coach Fraser Balmain, top try-scorer Jake Garside and centurion Matt Kvesic, will all continue to suit up at Sixways Stadium for the club's 2026/27 campaign.

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Balmain joined the club from Saracens in the summer while still injured, but has made a noticeable impact now back in the fold.

During his time at Sixways, Balmain has also stepped into coaching duties, assisting forwards coach Tom Cruse, with a focus on the scrum.

RETAINED: Fraser Balmain will remain with Worcester Warriors for the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

Meanwhile Garside, who has scored 12 tries so far this term and was awarded the try of the season for his diving score away against Ampthill, will also continue his time with Warriors.

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The pacey winger - who is also adept playing at scrum-half - joined Warriors in the summer alongside brother Alfie, who has endured a season more marred by injuries but has appeared both in the centres and on the wing.

Garside joined the side from Northampton Saints.

STAYING: Top try-scorer Jake Garside has been retained by Worcester Warriors for 2026/27 (Image: Nick B Images)

Finally, Matt Kvesic has extended his third stay with Worcester Warriors. He debuted in 2009 and stayed until 2013, before returning in 2020 until the club's financial demise.

Kvesic, who has captained Warriors in the vast majority of their matches this season, has crossed for six tries across 23 appearances this season.

RETAINED: Matt Kvesic's time with Worcester Warriors will continue into the 2026/27 season (Image: Nick B Images)

The trio are the latest additions to Warriors' retained list, including James Short, Tom Seabrook, Matt Rogerson, Juan Gonzalez, Will Reed and Tim Anstee.

Warriors currently sit fourth in the Champ Rugby table, having already secured play-offs.

They host undefeated, first-placed Ealing Trailfinders this Saturday (May 2).