Josh Carrington

Josh Carrington

Born	(2002-04-27) 27 April 2002 (age 23) [1]
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	89 kg (196 lb) [2]
University	Cardiff Metropolitan University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Full-back, Winger Current team Bristol Bears Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2025- Bristol International career Years Team Apps (Points) Wales U18

Josh Carrington (born 25 April 2002) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays predominantly as a full-back for Premiership Rugby club Bristol Bears.

Biography

Carrington played as a youngster for Morriston RFC and in the Ospreys Rugby academy before later playing for Swansea RFC. He represented Wales at under-18 level. ^{[3] [4]}

Carrington played British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCs) Super Rugby for Cardiff Met, predominantly as a full-back but also playing on the wing. ^{[5] [6]}

He featured in an exhibition match for Bristol Bears in January 2025, prior to signing terms with the club ahead of the 2025-26 season. ^[7] He had a try-scoring debut for Bristol against Sale Sharks on 13 September 2025 in the Premiership Rugby Cup. He also scored on his league debut in the club's 42-24 victory over Leicester Tigers on 28 September 2025 in the Prem. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Personal life

His father Mike played rugby union for Cardiff and Neath. ^[11]

References

1. "Josh Carrington". Rugby Database. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
2. "Josh Carrington". All Rugby. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
3. Thomas, Steffan (3 October 2025). "Thriving Welsh rugby 'reject' spotted by English giants after being axed by region". Walesonline. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
4. "Pete Ryan: Welsh youngster Josh Carrington is one to watch for Bristol Bears". The Rugby Paper. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
5. Jones, John (27 May 2025). "Rising Welsh rugby star signs pro deal with top English side after breakthrough season". Waleosnline. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
6. Morgan, Charlie (21 October 2025). "British university rugby is becoming more like American college sports". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
7. "Bristol sign BUCS duo Carrington and Ramply". BBC Sport. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
8. Thomas, Steffan (25 Sep 2025). "Breakout Welsh talent to get big chance against giants after rapid rise". Walesonline. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
9. "Prem Rugby Cup: Victories for Leicester and Sale". BBC Sport. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
10. "Today's rugby news as Welsh talent makes instant impact on debut and Lam's Rees-Zammit reaction emerges". Walesonline. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
11. Orders, Mark (3 Oct 2025). "Is Welsh rugby set to emerge from the shadows?". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 10 October 2025.