Exeter Chiefs Born in
Barnstaple, Devon, Initially a number eight, he transitioned to play as a prop forward. Southworth had a try-scoring senior debut for Exeter in 2020, scoring against
Wasps in the
Rugby Premiership. He made 25 appearances in total for the Exeter Chiefs first team, and also featured for the club in the
European Rugby Champions Cup. He returned to them once more on loan in November 2023.
Cardiff Southworth joined
Cardiff Rugby ahead of the 2024-25 season. He made his debut in the opening round against
Zebre Parma. In May 2025, he signed a new contract with the club. ==International career==