Position
Hooker
Club
Sale Sharks
Age
19
U18 Caps
3
Alfie Longstaff
Versatile forward Alfie Longstaff began his rugby journey at Sandal RUFC and later joined the Yorkshire Rugby Academy. Predominantly a hooker but capable in the back row, he then joined Sale Sharks and has spent time as a dual registered player, representing both Sale FC and Preston Grasshoppers. This season he made his senior Sale Sharks debut in the Premiership Rugby Cup before turning out for the club against Bristol Bears in the Gallagher Premiership. He represented England U18 and U19 and recently played for England U20 against Wales and Georgia. He was recently selected in Mark Mapletoft’s squad for the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship.
- Career Path
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2022 YRA U16 A YRA U17
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2023 Yorkshire Rugby Academy YRA U18 England U18 Woodhouse Grove School
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2024 England U19 Preston Grasshoppers Sale FC
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2025 Sale Sharks England U20
Matches played
The hooker is a specialist forward, playing an essential role in the middle of the front row of the scrum, hooking the ball back with the foot. Renowned for being strong and powerful around the park, they are also required to have accurate throwing skills for lineouts.
