Tom Burrow (born 27 July 2005) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a lock forward for Rugby Premiership side Sale Sharks.
| Date of birth | 27 July 2005[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 109 kg (240 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Heckmondwike Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early and personal life
editFrom Yorkshire, he started playing rugby at the age of four years-old, encouraged by his father Mark who played rugby union for Saracens. He played for Morley Juniors up to under-18 level. He attended Heckmondwike Grammar School.[3][4]
Club career
editHe signed a professional contract with Sale Sharks in May 2023.[5] He played for Fylde RFC on a dual registration during the 2023-24 season.[6] He featured for Sale Sharks in the Rugby Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2024-25 season.[7][8]
International career
editHe played for England U18 in 2022 and 2023.[3] He later captained the England U19 side and in May 2024 was called-up to the England U20 squad.[9] In November 2024, he was called-up to the England A national rugby union team.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Tom Burrow". TNT Sports. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "Tom Burrow". All.Rugby. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ a b Elam, Dennis (18 Mar 2023). "Tom Burrow selected to play for England U18s again". Pitchero. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Jaycock, Ben (10 March 2024). "Young Guns - Tom Burrow". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "PREMIERSHIPSale Sharks academy drive continues ahead of 23/24 season". Huge Rugby. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Moore, Andy (24 November 2023). "Fylde RFC look to back up last weekend's win". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Elliott, Charlie (9 November 2024). "Sale Sharks 40 – 7 Caldy: Trialist Obi Ene hits Caldy for four in Prem Cup to boost contract hopes". Ruck.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Towell, Elayna (5 October 2024). "Sale Sharks 31-27 Gloucester – Sale overcome injury woes for home win". Ruck.co.uk. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Raisey, Josh (23 May 2024). "England U20 name 12 uncapped players in squad to face Coventry". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ Thomas, Martyn (12 November 2024). "Will Muir among players added to England A squad but club-mate ruled out". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 November 2024.