Tom Manz

Tom Manz
Born (2001-07-09) 9 July 2001 (age 25)
Leicester, England
Height2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Weight119 kg (18 st 10 lb; 262 lb)
UniversityLoughborough University
Notable relativeJoshua Manz (brother)
Rugby union career
Position Lock
Current team Leicester Tigers
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022- Leicester Tigers 26 (10)
2022–2026 → Nottingham (loan)
2026 → Cardiff (loan)
Correct as of 4 October 2026

Tom Manz (born 9 July 2001) is an English professional rugby union player. He plays as a lock for Leicester Tigers.

Career

Standing at 6ft 8in, Manz plays as a lock forward. He made his debut for his hometown club Leicester Tigers against Connacht in the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2022.

Manz signed a full-time contract with the club in 2024. He made his Rugby Premiership debut for Leicester Tigers against Gloucester during the 2024-25 season. He signed a contract extension with the club in May 2025. The following season, Manz played ten times for Leicester Tigers in all competitions. He also played on-loan for RFU Championship club Nottingham.

Manz joined Cardiff Rugby on a season-long loan prior to the start of the 2026-27 season. However, following an injury to Finn Carnduff he was recalled from his loan and immediately went into the Leicester match-day squad for their match on 3 October 2026 against Newcastle Red Bulls.

Personal life

Manz studied at Loughborough University. His younger brother Josh is also a professional player at Leicester Tigers.

References

  1. ↑ "Tom Manz". All Rugby. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  2. ↑ "Tom Manz". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 James, Ben (19 August 2026). "Cardiff announce signing of 6ft 8in England giant". Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  4. 1 2 Evans, Rhodri. "Cardiff sign Leicester Tigers lock Manz on season-long loan". Sport in Wales. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  5. ↑ "Back row Reffell signs new Leicester Tigers deal". BBC Sport. 25 March 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  6. ↑ Kielrwan, Chris (19 August 2026). "Cardiff sign Leicester lock Manz on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  7. ↑ Newcombe, Jon (2 October 2026). "Recalled loan player goes straight into Leicester's matchday 23". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  8. ↑ "Tom Manz on playing with his brother". BBC Sport. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 3 October 2026.
  9. ↑ "Moro among Tigers quartet to sign new deals". BBC Sport. 10 March 2025. Retrieved 3 October 2026.