Tom Burrow Explained

Birth Date:27 July 2005[1]
Height:2.02m[2]
Weight:109kg
School:Heckmondwike Grammar School
Position:Second row
Currentclub:Sale Sharks
Years1:2023-2024
Clubs1:Fylde RFC
Years2:2024-
Clubs2:Sale Sharks
Repyears1:2022-2023
Repteam1:England U18

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.

Early and personal life

From 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]

Club career

He signed a professional contract with Sale Sharks in May 2023.[4] He played for Fylde RFC on a dual registration during the 2023-24 season.[5] He featured for Sale Sharks in the Rugby Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2024-25 season.[6] [7]

International career

He played for England U18 in 2022 and 2023.[8] 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Burrow. TNT Sports. 12 November 2024.
  2. Web site: Tom Burrow. 12 November 2024. All.Rugby.
  3. Web site: Young Guns - Tom Burrow. The Rugby Paper. 12 November 2024. Ben. Jaycock. 10 March 2024.
  4. Web site: PREMIERSHIPSale Sharks academy drive continues ahead of 23/24 season. Huge Rugby. 12 November 2024. 2 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Fylde RFC look to back up last weekend's win. Blackpool Gazette. 12 November 2024. 24 November 2023. Andy. Moore.
  6. Web site: Sale Sharks 40 – 7 Caldy: Trialist Obi Ene hits Caldy for four in Prem Cup to boost contract hopes. Ruck.co.uk. 12 November 2024. Charlie. Elliott. 9 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Sale Sharks 31-27 Gloucester – Sale overcome injury woes for home win. Ruck.co.uk. 12 November 2024. 5 October 2024. Elayna. Towell.
  8. Web site: Tom Burrow selected to play for England U18s again. Pitchero. 12 November 2024. Dennis. Elam. 18 Mar 2023.
  9. Web site: England U20 name 12 uncapped players in squad to face Coventry. Rugby Pass. 12 November 2024. Josh. Raisey. 23 May 2024.
  10. Web site: Will Muir among players added to England A squad but club-mate ruled out . Rugby Pass. 12 November 2024. Martyn. Thomas. 12 November 2024.