Tom Pittman (rugby union)
| Born | 8 April 1999 Taunton, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (194 lb; 13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tom Pittman (born 8 April 1999) is an English-born American rugby union player, currently playing for the Anthem Carolina in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is fly-half or centre.[1]
Early career
Pittman is from Taunton in Somerset, England and attended the University of Bath while a member of the Bath Rugby academy.[2] After finish university, he joined the Boroughmuir Bears in Scotland's Super 6 competition.[3] He is USA-qualified through his grandfather.
Professional career
Pittman's first signed professionally for the Jersey Reds in October 2021,[4][5] In June 2023, he transferred to the Cornish Pirates,[6] before moving to France to join fifth tier Chartres.[7] After debuting for the United States, he signed for Anthem Carolina ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season.[8]
Pittman made his debut for the United States national team in July 2025, debuting against Spain.[9]
References
- ^ "Tom Pittman". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Tom Pittman: 'From C'Chartres into an Eagles squad... it's going to be an eye-opener'". Rugby Pass. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Boroughmuir Bears squad for the second FOSROC Super6 season". Scottish Rugby. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Tom Pittman: Jersey Reds sign fly-half from Scottish side Boroughmuir Bears". BBC Sport. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Jersey Reds' Tom Pittman's long road to professional rugby". The Rugby Paper. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Tom Pittman: Cornish Pirates sign ex-Jersey Reds back". BBC Sport. 28 June 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Tom Pittman's long route to American dream". The Rugby Paper. 7 September 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Anthem RC adding flyhalf Tom Pittman for 2026 and 2027 MLR season". Anthem Rugby Carolina. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ^ "Spain hold on to win over USA in Charlotte". USA Rugby. 13 July 2025. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
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