Emmanuel Iyogun

Emmanuel Iyogun (born 24 November 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop forward for Premiership Rugby club Northampton Saints.

Early life
Iyogun attended Woodlands School, Basildon and was scouted by Northampton Saints whilst playing for Southend RFC as a 15 year-old.

Career
Iyogun captained the Northampton Saints under-18s as a back row forward prior to being converted into a front row forward. He played in the RFU Championship on loan at Bedford Blues.

On 13 September 2020 whilst still a teenager Iyogun made his Premiership debut as a substitute and a week later made his first start in their European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-final elimination against Exeter Chiefs. He was named the Club’s Breakthrough Player of the Season in his debut campaign in 2019-20.

Iyogun had made 25 appearances by the end of the 2021-22 season, including a start in the Premiership semi-final defeat to Leicester Tigers. He signed a new long-term contract with the club in August 2022. In January 2023, he suffered an Achilles injury which ended his season.

In May 2024 Iyogun was part of the side that were eliminated by Leinster at the semi-final stage of the Champions Cup. The following month saw him come off the bench as a substitute during the 2024 Premiership final as Northampton defeated Bath to become league champions.

International career
Iyogun represented England U20 during the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and scored a try in a defeat against Wales. In July 2024 he was called-up to the senior England squad for their tour of New Zealand after an injury to Joe Marler.

Personal life
Born in Madrid, alongside his rugby career Iyogun is studying a joint-honours Law and Criminology degree.