Ollie Chessum
Ollie Chessum is a promising lock and flanker for Leicester Tigers and the England national team, known for his physicality and work rate, making him a valuable asset in both the lineout and open play.
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George Martin and Ollie Chessum are probably still ahead of the Northampton man.
England 27-23 Argentina: Max Ojomoh stars as hosts revel in winning habit
United Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Given the excellence of Ollie Chessum and Maro Itoje in the second row.
All Blacks v England: How the UK pundits think their team can stop Scott Robertson’s Grand Slam quest
New Zealand· 2025-11-11
A solidly consistent performer, the high point of which was his try-scoring display against the Brumbies.
Beirne, Russell, Furlong and Gibson-Park lead the way – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-04
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Australia 22-12 British & Irish Lions: third Test player ratings | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-08-03
Ollie Chessum dropping to the bench.
Wallabies v Lions third test live updatesNew Zealand· 2025-08-02
Ollie Chessum drops to the bench as Ryan replaces him.
James Ryan to start third Test, James Lowe makes way for Kinghorn – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-31
Ollie Chessum served his team well despite the loss of Joe McCarthy.
Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test player ratings | Lions tour 2025United Kingdom· 2025-07-27
Ollie Chessum is part of the Lions team for the match.
Wallabies dominate first half despite Dan Sheehan try – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-26
Ollie Chessum is included in place of the injured Joe McCarthy.
Nine Irish players in starting team to face Australia in Second Test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Ollie Chessum replaced McCarthy in the match against Australia.
Lions secondrow Joe McCarthy a doubt for Second Test in Melbourne – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Ollie Chessum made a strong case for inclusion but was not picked.
Lions team vs Australia: Finn Russell, Sione Tuipulotu & Huw Jones start first TestUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-17
Ollie Chessum is included among the five English players on the bench.
Farrell names eight Irish players in team to face Australia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-17Ireland's Tadhg Beirne and England's Ollie Chessum are competing to join Curry and the Irishman Jack Conan in the back row.
British and Irish Lions: Tom Curry and Sione Tuipulotu set to start first TestUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-16
Ollie Chessum has emerged as one of the front-runners for the blindside flanker position.
Time for Lions and Wallabies to leave the ‘meh’ behind and make some real magic – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Ollie Chessum is in contention for a spot in the backrow.
Close calls to be made on Bundee Aki and Andrew Porter as Lions’ first Test team takes shape – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
Tadhg Beirne and Ollie Chessum have both played the overwhelming majority of this season as second rows.
Owen Farrell could prove a clever pick for the Lions – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-12
Ollie Chessum also improved his chances of being included in the Test starting lineup.
Blair Kinghorn a doubt for Australia Test series as Andy Farrell urges Lions to improve – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10
Ollie Chessum had a strong performance in the match.
As Lions phoney war nears an end, Irish players push hard to dominate first Test line-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-10Ollie Chessum scored a try with a looping ball from Garry Ringrose.
Garry Ringrose does his Test chances no harm with strong outing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Ollie Chessum was able to score the Lions' first try after a wild offload from David Feliuai.
Lions secure another win against gritty Brumbies
Australia· 2025-07-09
Ollie Chessum is starting in the back row for the Lions.
Andy Farrell’s men visit Canberra – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-09
Ollie Chessum is part of the British & Irish Lions squad mentioned in the article.
But Johnny Sexton enjoying new phase as a coach after stellar career – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08
Ollie Chessum is one of the English flankers in the team.
Irish core to strong Lions team for Brumbies clash
Taiwan· 2025-07-08Ollie Chessum starts at blindside and is expected to bring a different energy to the backrow.
Lions coach Andy Farrell still tinkering with player combinations ahead of first Test – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-08The combination of Ollie Chessum, in his first start at blindside, and Tom Curry looks interesting.
Andy Farrell names eight Irish players in starting line-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-07Ollie Chessum's power and lineout prowess earn him the blindside flanker jersey.
British and Irish Lions 2025: Farrell names team for BrumbiesUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-07Ollie Chessum also delivered a wholehearted performance.
Tommy Freeman bags two tries as dominant Lions impress against Queensland Reds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02Ollie Chessum helped Jac Morgan squeeze in for his try.
Jac Morgan and Jack Conan stand out in another Lions romp – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
Ollie Chessum helped set up a try for the Lions with a terrific move.
Queensland Reds 12-52 British and Irish Lions: Tourists score eight tries in BrisbaneUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-02
Ollie Chessum could easily be in the Test squad conversation.
Five selection decisions for Andy Farrell with Test series fast approaching – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-02
