Tom Youngs Tom Youngs Thomas Nicholas Youngs (born 28 January 1987, in Norwich, England) is a rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Leicester Tigers and England. Youngs is the son of former Leicester and England scrum-half Nick Youngs, and the elder brother of current Leicester and England scrum-half Ben Youngs. Originally a centre, he changed to play at hooker after advice from then Tigers' coach Heyneke Meyer. Youngs played for Gresham's School and for England Schools, and also for Holt as a junior. He made his Tigers debut against London Irish on Boxing Day 2006, broke his leg after
Tom Stephenson (rugby union) Tom Stephenson (rugby union) Tom Stephenson (born 5 May 1994) is an English rugby union player who currently plays for RFU Championship side London Irish. Stephenson is a former Moulton College student, and one of the most exciting prospects to emerge from the Saints Academy in recent years. Playing a year above age for England Under-18's, Stephenson captained the side as they returned home from the FIRA/AER tournament in Madrid as champions. He made his first senior appearance for Northampton Saints in 2012 against Harlequins and became a staple member of the senior team for the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons.