Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje
Itoje representing Saracens during the Aviva Premiership
Full nameOghenemaro Miles Itoje
Born (1994-10-28) 28 October 1994
Camden, London, England
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb)
SchoolSalcombe Prep School
St George's School
Harrow School
UniversitySchool of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
University of Warwick
Notable relative(s)Beno Obano (cousin)
Andre Harriman-Annous (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Current team Saracens
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Saracens 201 (140)
Correct as of 8 November 2025
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013–2014 England U20 10 (25)
2016– England 102 (45)
2017, 2021, 2025 British & Irish Lions 9 (0)
Correct as of 17 February 2026
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing  England
Rugby World Cup
Japan 2019 Squad
France 2023 Squad

Oghenemaro Miles Itoje (born 28 October 1994) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby club Saracens. At international level, he is the current captain of the England national team, and the most recent captain of the British & Irish Lions.

Itoje signed his first professional contract with Saracens in 2012, making his debut the following year. He received a call-up to represent England in the 2016 Six Nations Championship. He has won five Premiership titles and three European titles with Saracens. At international level, Itoje has been a key figure in three British & Irish Lions tours, and been nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year three times. With England, he has won a Grand Slam and Triple Crown.

Itoje reached 100 international test caps on 19 July 2025, after making 93 appearances for England and 7 for the British & Irish Lions.