Tom Staniforth
Australian rugby union player
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Tom Staniforth (born 13 August 1994) is a rugby union player who currently plays as a lock for French club Castres Olympique. He previously played for the Brumbies and Waratahs in Super Rugby.
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| Full name | Thomas Staniforth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 13 August 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 124 kg (19 st 7 lb; 273 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Canberra Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Scott Staniforth (cousin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born in Australia, he represented Australia Under 20. In 2026 he was selected for France's Six Nations squad, qualifying after five years' residency in France.
Career
Staniforth was involved in the Brumbies pre-season plans ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season, however he was unable to win a contract with either then senior squad or the wider training group. As a result, he took up part-time work as a glass-collector to supplement his rugby earnings.[1]
His big break came ahead of the Brumbies' clash with the Reds in Brisbane, when Staniforth was given a two-week contract to provide injury cover. He found himself named in the starting line-up for the match which his side won 23–20. Staniforth then signed a contract in May 2014 to tie him to the Brumbies until 2016.[2]
From 2018 to 2020, he played for the Waratahs. He moved to Castres in 2021.
International career
Staniforth was part of the Australia Under 20 side which competed in the 2013 IRB Junior World Championship in France.[3][4] He was once again included the following year, also being named one of the vice-captains.[5]
In January 2026 he was selected for France's Six Nations squad, qualifying after five years' residency in France.
