Overview
- Joyce returns to the Gallagher Premiership after a stint with Connacht, where he has made 46 appearances in the United Rugby Championship.
- He previously made 150 appearances for hometown club Bristol Bears from 2014 to 2023 and earned their Players’ Player of the Season award in 2018.
- Director of rugby George Skivington praised Joyce as big, physical and uncompromising and highlighted his leadership value for younger forwards.
- Joyce said he is excited to join Gloucester and aims to set high standards and use his experience to drive the group forward.
- The lock joins a recruitment class that includes Jean Kleyn, Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Dan Robson as Gloucester target greater size and leadership up front.