Welsh second-row Tom Golder leaves Worcester Warriors

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WORCESTER Warriors have confirmed the departure of a young second row.

Welshman Tom Golder will be joining London Scottish ahead of the 2026/27 season, Warriors have confirmed.

Despite only playing one season with Warriors, joining upon the club's rebirth, head coach Matt Everard expressed gratitude for the impact made by Golder.

"We’re extremely grateful for Tom’s contribution this season, both on and off the pitch,” he said.

"He's grown as a player and a person throughout the year and we are excited to watch his development and wish him the best of luck at London Scottish next year."

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Prior to joining Warriors, the 22-year-old lined up for Harlequins, making his senior debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup as a late impact player against Saracens alongside representing his nation at both under-18 and under-19 levels.

Golder played for Warriors on three occasions in The Champ this season including an appearance against new club London Scottish, where Warriors eased to a 52-19 home triumph in round five of the competition.

The Welshman was forced to spend a lengthy period on the side lines midway through the season, with a 12-week absence from a broken foot.

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Scottish were relegated from The Champ this season and will compete in National One next season, after losing 27-7 in an ascension play-off against Blackheath.

CHAMPIONS: Tom Golder (centre left) was part of the Worcester Warriors squad that claimed the 2025/26 Champ Rugby title. L-R Hallam Chapman, Tom Golder, Tim Anstee, Matt Kvesic (Image: Nick B Images)

Golder played a role in the Warriors team that claimed the Champ Rugby title in their first season back from non-existence, recording a fourth-placed finish in the regular season before going on to beat Chinnor RFC, Ealing Trailfinders and Bedford Blues in the play-offs to take home the gold.

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