Tom Pearson (rugby union, born 1999)

Tom Pearson (born 26 October 1999)[1] is an English rugby union player for London Irish in Premiership Rugby, his preferred position is back row.

Tom Pearson
Date of birth (1999-10-26) 26 October 1999
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
SchoolDean Close School
UniversityCardiff Metropolitan University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Current team London Irish
Youth career
2015–2017 Luctonians
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2021 Cardiff Met 42 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– London Irish 11 (5)
Correct as of 19 February 2021

Early life

Pearson began playing rugby at 6 years old at his local rugby club in Bromyard, Herefordshire,[2] before going on to play for Luctonians, also in Herefordshire.[3] Pearson went to Dean Close School and Cardiff Metropolitan University where he played 1XI. Pearson played 42 times for the university across both the local Welsh league and the BUCS Super Rugby competition.[4]

Career

Pearson signed for London Irish on 21 June 2021.[4] Pearson made his debut for Irish away to Exeter Chiefs on 23 October 2021,[5] and was named as Player of the Match in an Irish win.[6]

On 8 February 2022 Pearson was called up to train with England during the 2022 Six Nations Championship,[6] and scored his first try for Irish as they beat Bristol on 11 February 2022.[7]

Personal life

Tom attended a boarding school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire from Year 9 with his brother Will Pearson, who also plays for Luctonians. He was in Tower House and also played 1XI Cricket.

References
  1. "Tom Pearson profile". Itsrugby. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  2. Tom Pearson on Archers Rugby (video). Cardif Met Sport TV. 24 May 2021. Event occurs at 0.20. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  3. "England's stunning swoop on Cardiff Met kids explained as Eddie Jones leaves no stone unturned". Wales Online. 9 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  4. "TOM PEARSON JOINS LONDON IRISH SENIOR ACADEMY". London Irish. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  5. "London Irish hand flanker Tom Pearson his competitive debut in Exeter Chiefs clash". London Evening Standard. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  6. "Joe Launchbury and Tom Pearson called up to England's Six Nations squad". The Daily Telegraph. 8 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  7. "Premiership: Bristol Bears 32-49 London Irish - Exiles stun hosts with dazzling second half". BBC Sport. 11 February 2022. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
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