Max Ojomoh Explained

Max Ojomoh
Birth Name:Max Alexander Ojomoh
Birth Date:2000 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Bath, Somerset, England
Height:1.81m (05.94feet)
Weight:98kg (216lb)
School:King Edward's School
University:University of Bath
Relatives:Steve Ojomoh
Ru Position:Centre
Youthyears1:2009–2014
Youthclubs1:Chippenham RFC
Years1:2019–
Clubs1:Bath
Apps1:42
Points1:25
Repyears1:2019
Repteam1:England U18
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:5
Repyears2:2020
Repteam2:England U20
Repcaps2:4
Reppoints2:0
Repyears3:2024–
Repteam3:England A
Repcaps3:1
Reppoints3:5
Clubupdate:29 April 2023
Repupdate:25 February 2024

Max Alexander Osaze Ojomoh (born 14 September 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Premiership club Bath Rugby.[1]

Personal life

Max Ojomoh was born in Bath, Somerset on 14 September 2000. He is the son of former Bath Rugby and England player, Steve Ojomoh.

Ojomoh was educated at King Edward's School, Bath.[2]

Club career

Ojomoh began his rugby career aged six at Bath Rugby before joining Chippenham RFC aged nine.[3] He joined the Bath Rugby academy aged fourteen and in September 2019 made his club debut against Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership Rugby Cup.[4] In March 2021 he made his first league appearance off the bench against London Irish[5] [6] and his maiden European outing followed a week later against Zebre Parma in the EPCR Challenge Cup.[6] [7] He graduated from Bath Rugby's Academy to the senior squad in February 2022.[1]

International career

In 2019 Ojomoh scored a try on his debut for the England under-18 team against France at Cheshunt RFC.[2] [8] The following year saw him gain four caps for the England under-20 team during the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[3] [9]

In June 2021 Ojomoh received his first call-up to the senior England squad by coach Eddie Jones for a training camp.[10] In February 2024 he scored a try for England A against Portugal.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Max Ojomoh: Bath profile. Bath Rugby. 29 January 2022.
  2. News: Bath U18 Max Ojomoh is far more than just a famous name and here's why. Alex. Shaw. RugbyPass. 3 April 2019. 29 January 2022.
  3. Web site: RFU profile. England Rugby. 29 January 2022.
  4. News: How Bath Rugby's 10 debutants performed against Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park. Daniel. Evans. Somerset Live. 21 September 2019. 19 February 2022.
  5. News: Bath Rugby player ratings from London Irish defeat. Sam. Bytheway. Somerset Live. 27 March 2021. 19 February 2022.
  6. News: Max Ojomoh explains why re-signing for Bath Rugby was 'an easy decision'. John. Evely. Somerset Live. 15 February 2022. 19 February 2022.
  7. News: Zebre 27-35 Bath. Sky Sports. 2 April 2021. 29 January 2022.
  8. News: Congratulations to Bath Rugby's Max Ojomoh who has been named at inside centre for England U18's side to play France at Cheshunt RFC. Facebook. 22 March 2019. 29 January 2022.
  9. News: England U20 22-23 Wales U20. BBC Sport. 6 March 2020. 19 February 2022.
  10. News: Eddie Jones names 21 uncapped players for 34-man England training camp. Robert. Kitson. The Guardian. 10 June 2021. 19 February 2022.
  11. News: England A 91-5 Portugal. BBC Sport. 25 February 2024. 21 April 2024.