Runciman was part of the Gloucester Rugby Academy at the outset of his rugby career before moving to Worcester Warriors and subsequently to London Welsh.
The 25 year old has represented his country at U16 and U18 level as well as being a member of an U21 Grand Slam winning squad. He has also played for the Barbarians.
He has been a regular at Old Deer Park, making 65 league appearances in total and is currently playing his part in the Exiles Championship play off campaign.
Gloucester Rugby Head Coach Bryan Redpath told the club website today that you can never have too many scrum halves!
"We know all about Nick obviously with him having started his career here as part of our Academy and then having played just up the road at Worcester."
"He's developed into a very capable performer in the meantime and we're aware that Rory Lawson will probably be away for quite a bit of next season because of the Rugby World Cup and Six Nations."
"We'll therefore need options in the number nine shirt as it's a specialist position and with Nick, Dave Lewis and Dan Robson to call upon, I'm very happy with where we stand."
Runciman himself is delighted to be returning to where it all started for him:
"It'll be great to be back at Kingsholm. I obviously still know a number of the boys there and have kept tabs on how the team have been doing."
"I saw them win the LV= Cup on television recently so Heineken Cup is assured next season which is a huge bonus for the club and very exciting for me personally."
"I've really enjoyed my time at London Welsh, they're a great club and it goes without saying that I'll be doing my level best for them for the remaining games of the season."
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