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Kitchener is highly rated after impressive displays for the Warriors Academy and their Guinness 'A' League team.

The athletic forward has represented England at U16 and U18 level, most recently in the Six Nations Festival.

Kitchener - one of the star performers as Warriors defeated Sale Jets in the Guinness A League on Monday - has attracted attention from other high profile Guinness Premiership clubs but has opted to stay with the club he joined as a junior.

"We are delighted that Graham has committed his rugby future to Warriors and continues the relationship he has had with us since he was 14," said Academy boss Andrew Stanley.

"I'm sure Worcester supporters will have been impressed with his performances against Bristol and Sale and the skills levels and maturity he has shown for somebody so young.

"Graham joins a group of young English players at the club that we hope will be playing a significant part in Warriors future development."

Director of Rugby Mike Ruddock added: "I've been very impressed with Graham since I first saw him play for England against Wales U16s and one of my sons a few years ago.

"He has got international height and size and international skill levels so I'm predicting a big future for Graham.

"We have just introduced a mentoring scheme at the club and our plan is that New Zealand international lock Greg Rawlinson will be his mentor. I'm sure that will assist him make quicker progress to the first team and international honours.

"We're delighted he has decided to remain at the club as I know he had attracted lots of interest from other top-flight clubs."