Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 10/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Llantrisant, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Sam Costelow
Costelow kicked the decisive late penalty in Scarlets' 27-26 win over Benetton in the United Rugby Championship, a result the club saw as a key boost after a difficult start to the season. He had earlier missed kicks that cost the team in the match.
Costelow scored a try and kicked two conversions in Scarlets' 47-14 win over Newcastle Red Bulls in their EPCR Challenge Cup opener at Parc y Scarlets. It was his first competitive start of the season and his 50th appearance for the club.
Costelow underwent ankle surgery and was ruled out for the rest of the Scarlets 2025-26 season. He had picked up the injury during Wales' Six Nations match against Scotland in February 2026.
Costelow signed a new contract to remain with the Scarlets, ending speculation that he might return to Leicester Tigers. At the time he had made 67 appearances and scored 420 points for the Llanelli-based region since 2020.
Do you like Sam Costelow?
You can vote only once.
89% like · 11% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Welsh professional rugby union fly-half who plays for the Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship and has represented the Wales national team. He was named Scarlets fly-half for their EPCR Challenge Cup opener against Newcastle Red Bulls in October 2026, marking his 50th Scarlets appearance. |
|---|
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 81 kg |
| Position | Fly-half |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schools |
|
|---|
Family
| Father | Played rugby as a fly-half for his local club |
|---|---|
| Grandfather | Played rugby for the same local club |
Career
| Youth | Ospreys youth teams, then Leicester Tigers academy from 2018 |
|---|---|
| Leicester Tigers | Made senior debut on 21 September 2019 in the Premiership Rugby Cup against Worcester Warriors; spent a loan spell at Ampthill |
| Scarlets | Joined from Leicester Tigers on 01/07/2020; signed a new contract in May 2025; reached 50 appearances for the club in October 2026 |
| Wales U20 | Scored a try against Italy and a match-winning drop goal against England in the 2020 Six Nations U20 Championship |
| Wales | Made Test debut against New Zealand on 05/11/2022; included in the 2023 Rugby World Cup training squad; named in the 2026 Six Nations squad; started at fly-half against Scotland in February 2026 |
| Injury | Ankle surgery in April 2026 ended his 2025-26 Scarlets season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Fractured his jaw in the World Under-20 Championship semi-final against New Zealand | |
| 2. Played at centre and scrum-half at youth level as well as fly-half | |
| 3. Attended Oakham School as part of Leicester Tigers' 'Good to Great' partner school arrangement |
