Leicester Tigers have signed winger Gabriel Hamer-Webb, hooker John Stewart, versatile back-five forward James Thompson and fly-half Billy Searle.

Wales-qualified Hamer-Webb, who has previously played for England at Under-20 level, returns to the Premiership after spending much of the past two seasons in the United Rugby Championship with Cardiff.

The 24-year-old started his career with Bath and last featured in England’s top flight with Northampton in the 2023-24 season, with his short stint there sandwiched between two separate spells in the Welsh capital.

Like Hamer-Webb, front-rower Stewart, 23, is a former England Under-20 international who came through with Bath, where he made 14 senior appearances.

New Zealander Thompson, 25, who has had spells with Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby, moves to Mattioli Woods Welford Road from National Provincial Championship side Counties Manukau.