Hugh Bokenham signs with Cornish Pirates for 2026/27

LEAVING: Hugh Bokenham, who is currently on loan with Worcester Warriors from Gloucester, will re-join Cornish Pirates for the 2026/27 seaosn <i>(Image: Nick B Images)</i>
LEAVING: Hugh Bokenham, who is currently on loan with Worcester Warriors from Gloucester, will re-join Cornish Pirates for the 2026/27 seaosn (Image: Nick B Images)
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A FORWARD currently on loan with Worcester Warriors from Gloucester has signed with a Champ rival for next season.

Australian Hugh Bokenham, who is currently playing for Warriors on loan from Gloucester Rugby and started at number eight in the side's most-recent home defeat against Ealing Trailfinders, will re-join previous side Cornish Pirates for the 2026/27 season.

The forward first joined Pirates in September 2023 and made 43 appearances before departing for Gloucester.


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On Pirates' announcement of his return, Bokenham said: "I’m stoked to be coming back to the Pirates, I’ve seen how well the squad has been building this year and hopefully I can add to that for next season.

"I can’t wait to rip in with the lads."

Joint head coach Alan Paver added: "Hugh was an incredible performer for us in his first spell. His set piece is impressive and he has developed as a line-out caller.

"His talent is clear to see and he is also a really good man who built up a lot of friendships in his first spell.

"We’re delighted to welcome back a standout performer, a good leader, and we can’t wait to see him out at The Mennaye again."

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