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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Offiah joined [[Ealing Trailfinders]] aged five years-old and attended St Benedict's School, Ealing]]. He became part of the London and South Central academy, funded by the [[Rugby Football Union]]. He completed his A-Levels at [[Wellington College]], received an offer from the [[University of Bath]] to study Politics and International Relations. |
Offiah joined [[Ealing Trailfinders Rugby Club|Ealing Trailfinders]] aged five years-old and attended [[St Benedict's School, Ealing]]. He 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. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
Revision as of 12:23, 24 April 2024
Tyler Offiah is an English rugby union player who plays for Bath Rugby. He is the son of Martin Offiah.
Early life
Offiah joined Ealing Trailfinders aged five years-old and attended St Benedict's School, Ealing. He 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.
Career
He signed a professional contract with Bath Rugby ahead of the 2024/25 season.[1] Reportedly, Offiah also had offers from Wigan Warriors, Gloucester Rugby, Sale Sharks and Leicester Tigers.[2] 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".[3]
International career
He made his England U18 debut in April 2024 at the U18 Six Nations Rugby Festival in Italy.[4]
Personal life
The son of rugby international Martin Offiah, he has stated that he is a fan of Brisbane Broncos.[5]
References
- ^ Evely, John (23 April 2024). "Bath Rugby announce superstar academy intake: England captain, Bath U18s league-winning skipper, schoolboy champ". Somersetlive. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Martin Offiah's son rejects rugby league club to sign with rugby union powerhouse". Ruck. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Bath sign Martin Offiah's son Tyler on senior academy contract". The Independent. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ McAllister, Josh (23 April 2024). "Martin Offiah's son signs first contract with Premiership Rugby side". Wigan Today. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
- ^ Walker, Callum (10 April 2024). "Martin Offiah's son, Tyler Offiah, snubs Super League side to join rugby union club". totalrl. Retrieved 24 April 2024.