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Tom Burrow
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Tom Burrow (born 27 July 2005) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby side Sale Sharks.
Early and personal life
[edit]From Yorkshire, Burrow started playing rugby at the age of four years-old, encouraged by his father Mark who played rugby for Wakefield, Leeds, Saracens and Morley. He played for Morley Juniors up to under-18 level. He attended Heckmondwike Grammar School.[3][4][5]
Club career
[edit]Burrow signed a professional contract with Sale Sharks in May 2023.[6] He played for Fylde RFC on a dual registration during the 2023-24 season.[7] He featured for Sale Sharks in the Rugby Premiership and Premiership Rugby Cup during the 2024-25 season.[8][9]
International career
[edit]Burrow played for England U18 in 2022 and 2023.[3] He later captained the England U19 side and in May 2024 was included in the England U20 squad.[10] At the end of that year in November 2024, he was called-up to train with England A.[11]
Burrow scored a try against Scotland during the 2025 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[12] He also started in the last round of the tournament as England were defeated by Wales at Cardiff Arms Park to miss out on a grand slam and ultimately finish runners-up.[13] Later that year in June 2025, Burrow captained the England side that finished sixth at the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.[14]
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.
- ^ Schofield, Daniel; Hopton, Toby (24 September 2025). "The young players to watch at every Prem club". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 September 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "England thrash Scotland to keep up U20 Grand Slam bid". BBC Sport. 21 February 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ Telfer, Alastair (14 March 2025). "England miss out on U20 title after defeat by Wales". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ Raisey, Josh (19 June 2025). "England name squad for U20 world title defence with 8 champions returning". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2025.