Tyler Offiah

Offiah joined Ealing Trailfinders aged five years-old and attended St Benedict's School, Ealing. He was part of the London Irish academy and became part of the London and South Central academy, funded by the Rugby Football Union. He completed his A-Levels at Wellington College, Berkshire, received an offer from the University of Bath to study Politics and International Relations. A multi-sport athlete, he also played American football for London Blitz as a wide receiver and rugby league for Richmond Warriors. He has also worked as a model for the Sandra Reynolds Model Agency in London. He later studied at Bath University where he played British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Super Rugby. ==Club career==

He trained with rugby league side Wigan Warriors without signing a professional contract. He signed a professional contract with Bath Rugby ahead of the 2024/25 season. Reportedly, Offiah also had offers from Wigan Warriors, Gloucester Rugby, Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers. Upon his signing, Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan said "What impresses me about Tyler is his speed, spatial awareness, finishing ability and a natural understanding of playing the game". He scored his first try for Bath in a 78-19 Premiership Rugby Cup victory over Bristol Bears in November 2024. He made his first competitive start in the quarterfinal victory of that competition against Newcastle Falcons on 28 February 2025. He scored a try within ten minutes of his league debut for Bath against Saracens in May 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.planetrugby.com/news/england-starlet-proud-after-seizing-the-opportunity-on-premiership-debut-and-backs-bath-team-mate-to-become-great-coach|website=Planet Rugby|accessdate=1 June 2025|title=England starlet proud after 'seizing the opportunity' on Premiership debut and backs Bath team-mate to become 'great coach' ==International career==

He made his England U18 debut in April 2024 at the U18 Six Nations Rugby Festival in Italy. He was called-up to train with England U20 in September 2024. In June 2025, he was named in the England U20 squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship. ==Style of play==

At 6 ft 3" he is taller than his father, although also plays on the wing. He has been described as having "exceptional speed, strength, and scoring prowess.” England U18 head coach Jonathan Pendlebury compared him to his father speaking to RugbyPass saying "They [both] like scoring tries…he [Tyler] likes playing rugby with a smile on his face." ==Personal life==

The son of former cross-code rugby international Martin Offiah and his wife Virginia, he has stated that he is a fan of Brisbane Broncos. His cousin Odeluga Offiah is a professional footballer. He has Nigerian heritage through his paternal grandparents. == References ==