Brandon Jackson-Richards (born 21 September 2001) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a wing and centre for Premiership Rugby club Saracens.[1]

Rugby career

Originally from Greenwich in London, Jackson began playing rugby at Blackheath F.C., progressing through the club's minis and junior sections.[2] He was recruited into the Saracens junior academy as a teenager, and represented their under-18s team in 2019.[3] That same year, he became a designated England Academy Player while attending Sutton Valence School,[4] and also represented the England Under-18s.[5]

Between 2020 and 2021, Jackson joined the academy at Ealing Trailfinders, to coincide with his studies at Brunel University.[6] During this time, he received his first call-up to the England Under-20s.[7] Subsequently, he renewed his contract with Saracens the following year, on a senior academy deal.[8]

Jackson made his senior debut for Saracens against London rivals Harlequins in the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby Cup pool stage, followed by his first Premiership appearance as a substitute against Wasps in January 2022.[9] Over the following two years, he was dual-registered with Ampthill and played the majority of his rugby in the RFU Championship, whilst also featuring for his parent club in the Premiership Cup.[10] Jackson was notably Ampthill's top try scorer during the 2023–24 Championship season, crossing the whitewash 14 times in 17 appearances for the team.[11]

Ahead of the 2024–25 Premiership season, Jackson was promoted into the Saracens senior squad, before earning his first league start against Northampton Saints in December 2024.[12] He also finished the 2024–25 cup campaign as the club's top try scorer, touching down 7 times in 6 matches.[13]

References

  1. ^ "Brandon Jackson". Saracens. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Brandon Jackson and Marcus Kershaw called up to play for England in the Europe Rugby Men's Sevens". Blackheath Rugby. 15 June 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Sarries U18 team for Finals Day". Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  4. ^ "England Rugby Academy Success". Sutton Valence School. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Three Sarries selected for England U18 development camp". Saracens. 8 October 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Five more players commit to Trailfinders Rugby Academy". Brunel University. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  7. ^ "Six members of the Trailfinders Rugby Academy called up for trial with England Under 20s". Brunel University. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Brandon Jackson staying at Saracens". Saracens. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  9. ^ "Brandon Jackson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Brandon JACKSON: profile and stats". All.Rugby. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Match Report: Cambridge 28 v 37 1st XV". Ampthill RUFC. 26 May 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Saracens 39-24 Northampton Saints - Sarries secure commanding win over Premiership champions". BBC Sport. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
  13. ^ "Brandon JACKSON - Player statistics". It's Rugby. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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