Tom Seabrook (born 15 February 1999) is an English rugby union player for Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby.[1] His preferred position is wing.
| Birth name | Thomas Byam Seabrook | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 15 February 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Chelmsford, Essex, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 100 kg (15 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Wycliffe College Dean Close School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He made his debut in Gloucester's 62–12 loss to Saracens on 5 May 2018, scoring the fastest try in Premiership Rugby, within 58 seconds.[2][3] On 14 February 2019, Seabrook signed his first professional contract to stay with Gloucester, thus promoted to the senior squad from the 2019–20 season.[4]
He first appeared for England U18s, scoring two tries in his first two England U18 games against France and Scotland in 2017.[5] He was also named in the three-match tour in South Africa.[6] He also represented England U20s during the 2019 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[7][8]
On 29 January 2023, it was confirmed that Seabrook would join Premiership rivals Northampton Saints ahead of the 2023–23 season.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Tom Seabrook". ESPN. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby's Tom Seabrook breaks record for fastest try on debut". sportal.co.in. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Summary - Saracens vs Gloucester". Premiership Rugby. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby announce senior contracts for five youngsters". Gloucestershire Live. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "England U18 named side for France U18". Fifteen Rugby. 21 May 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Two Gloucester starlets picked in England squad for South African tour". Gloucestershire Live. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "England U20 confirm matchday squad to take on Italy in U20 Six Nations". Talking Rugby Union. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "WORLD RUGBY U20S CHAMPIONSHIP UNDOUBTEDLY A LEARNING CURVE FOR NOW PROFESSIONAL TOM SEABROOK". XXX Sports Wear. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ "Northampton sign Gloucester wing Seabrook". BBC Sport. 29 January 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2023.