Tom Lockett (born 6 October 2002) is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a second row forward for Premiership Rugby club Northampton Saints.
Early life
Lockett was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School. He was in Colchester United F.C. football academy before joining Northampton Saints aged 16 years-old.
Club career
Lockett became a member of the senior academy at Northampton Saints ahead of the 2021-2022 season. He played on loan for Bedford Blues in the RFU Championship. He made his senior club debut for Northampton against London Irish in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2021.
Lockett made his Premiership debut against Sale Sharks in October 2023, and scored the match-winning try against RC Toulon in the Champions Cup in December 2023. He signed a new contract with Northampton in February 2024.
International career
Lockett qualifies to represent Wales through ancestry and was a member of their under-18 squad. He switched to the nation he was born and raised in and played for England U20 during the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.
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