Louie Johnson Explained

Birth Date:13 June 2003
Birth Place:Carlisle, England
Height:185cm (73inches)[1]
Weight:93kg (205lb)
Ru Position:Fly-half, Full-back
Years1:2022–2024
Clubs1:Newcastle Falcons
Apps1:16
Points1:72
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Saracens
Apps2:0
Points2:0
Repyears1:2022
Repteam1:England U19
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0
Repyears2:2022–2023
Repcaps2:13
Reppoints2:20
School:Sedbergh School
Clubupdate:25 June 2024
Repupdate:14 July 2023

Louie Johnson (born 13 June 2003) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half or full-back for Premiership Rugby club Saracens. At international level he represented the England U20 team.

Early life

Born in Carlisle, Johnson played age-group rugby for Penrith RUFC from the age of six, where his father Gary worked as a coach, prior to joining up with the Newcastle academy aged 13. He attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Penrith and captained Sedbergh School, and also ran nationally in the 800 metres athletics at age-group level.[2] [3]

Career

Johnson was promoted to the Newcastle Falcons senior academy ahead of the 2021-22 season.[4] He made his Newcastle debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Northampton Saints in March 2022.[5] [6]

In October 2022, he scored a last minute conversion to seal a 32-31 win over Leicester Tigers in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[7]

In April 2024, having made 16 league appearances for Newcastle, Johnson was announced to be joining Saracens on a long-term contract.[8]

International career

In February 2022 Johnson made his debut for England U20 against Scotland in the opening round of the 2022 U-20 Six Nations.[9] He played for England at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship, starting the semi-final defeat against France.[10] In the game Johnson showed "sharp thinking" to intercept the ball which led to England’s second try.[11] He also featured in their last fixture of the tournament which saw them lose to hosts South Africa to finish fourth.[12]

Style of play

Johnson's position is listed as full-back or fly-half.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Louie Johnson. All Rugby. 12 July 2023.
  2. Web site: Hotshot: Newcastle fly-half Louie Johnson. Rugby World. 12 July 2023. Sarah. Mockford. 14 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Young Gun: Newcastle Falcons fly-half Louie Johnson. The Rugby Paper. 12 July 2023. 9 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Cumbrian rugby union prodigies signed to Newcastle Falcons academy. Newsandstar.co.uk. 12 July 2023. Gareth. Cavanagh. 2 May 2021.
  5. Web site: Falcons freshen up for Saints trip. Rugby Network. 12 July 2023. 30 March 2022.
  6. Web site: The academy stars to watch out for this Premiership season. The Daily Telegraph. Ben. Coles. 6 September 2022. 12 July 2023.
  7. News: Premiership Rugby Cup: Newcastle and Bristol secure bonus-point wins. BBC Sport . 19 October 2022. 12 July 2023.
  8. Web site: BBC Sport. Saracens sign fly-half Johnson from Newcastle. 4 April 2024. 4 April 2024.
  9. Web site: Louie's start for England under-20s Six Nations opener. CWHerald. 3 February 2022. 12 July 2023.
  10. Web site: England U20 men's side to face France in semi final clash. England Rugby. 12 July 2023. 8 July 2023.
  11. News: England's next generation: The U20 stars of tomorrow who could break into Steve Borthwick's squad. subscription. Ben. Coles. The Daily Telegraph. 10 July 2023. 12 July 2023.
  12. Web site: We made too many mistakes, admits Chessum. Nick. Powell. 16 July 2023. 25 June 2024. The Rugby Paper.
  13. Web site: "The future" – The Telegraph back five England youngsters for 2027 World Cup. Ruck.co.uk. Ruck. 10 July 2023. 2 October 2023.

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