Oghenemaro Miles Itoje (born 28 October 1994) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby club Saracens and captains the England national team. [1] [2] Itoje began his career in 2012 when he signed his inaugural professional contract with Saracens, quickly making his debut the following year.

1 day ago · ‘Star power sells’ – US agency chief urges rugby to put players front and centre in Six Nations in order to be ‘truly global’ for 2031 World Cup . As Maro Itoje gets out of a shiny car, all suited and booted, the voice of Ugo Monye declares that rugby "has never been as hot as it …

2 days ago · “England versus Ireland in Dublin is a huge occasion, and we’ll be ready to face it head-on.” England team to face Ireland in full. Starting XV: 15 Freddie Steward, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Henry Slade, 11 Cadan Murley, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Ben Curry, 6 Tom Curry, 5 George Martin, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 3 Will Stuart, 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 1 Ellis Genge,

6 days ago · Maro Itoje has made realising England’s potential his number one priority after being installed as captain for the Six Nations.

Jan 21, 2025 · Itoje took over the role this week from Jamie George, who himself only became captain 12 months ago. The 30-year-old will lead England in a testing Six Nations opener – away to defending ...

Jan 21, 2025 · England head coach Steve Borthwick tells Sky Sports at 2025 Six Nations launch in Rome new captain Maro Itoje is world class but can get even better; Itoje reveals his surprise but honour at being ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Maro Itoje has replaced Jamie George as England captain ahead of their upcoming Six Nations campaign. As Steve Borthwick revealed a 36-man training squad for his side's tournament opener away to...

Aug 8, 2024 · Maro Itoje has achieved a great deal in both his international and club career, winning trophies with Saracens and England. He plays predominantly at lock but is also capable of playing at flanker and he has established himself as one of the best players in the world.

A mainstay in England squads over the past years, Itoje recently featured in England’s 2023 Rugby World Cup and 2024 Guinness Men's Six Nations campaigns. He was recently named in Steve Borthwick's squad for the 2024 Summer Series tour of Japan and New Zealand.

Get to know the Saracens second row and newly-appointed England captain, Maro Itoje, in his own words.