Tom Pearson (rugby union, born 1999)

Pearson began playing rugby at six years old at his local rugby club in Bromyard, Herefordshire, before going on to play for Luctonians, also in Herefordshire. He attended Moor Park Prep, Dean Close School and Cardiff Metropolitan University where he represented the first team. Pearson played 42 times for the university across both the local Welsh league and the BUCS Super Rugby competition. == Club career ==

Pearson had been a member of the Gloucester academy but was released as a teenager. He signed for London Irish on 21 June 2021. On 8 February 2022 Pearson was called up by coach Eddie Jones to train with during the 2022 Six Nations Championship. Pearson scored his first try for Irish as they beat Bristol Bears on 11 February 2022. In the 2022–23 season Pearson was named as both Premiership Rugby's Breakthrough player of the year and as the Rugby Players' Association's young player of the season. In June 2023 London Irish encountered financial issues and it was announced that Pearson would join Northampton Saints for the 2023–24 season. On 5 August Pearson made his Test debut starting in a warm-up defeat against Wales. So far he has been a solid player for the Saints and has made his mark on the 2023-24 season. == Personal life ==

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