Nathan Michelow


Nathan Michelow is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Ampthill on loan from Saracens.

Early life

Michelow attended Coopers School in Upminster, Essex. He joined the academy at Saracens at the age of 14 years-old and then moved to Sutton Valence School for Sixth Form carrying on at Saracens and going to the Vase Final with his school.

Club career

During the 2022-23 season at the age of 18 years-old Michelow made four Premiership Rugby Cup appearances in the back row for Saracens. He subsequently made his Premiership Rugby debut against Northampton Saints that season. He then started his first game in the league away at Bath Rugby in May 2023.
During the 2023-24 season Michelow played on loan for Ampthill RUFC in the Championship.

International career

Michelow was part of the England U20 side which finished fourth at the 2023 Junior World Cup. He scored a try against Scotland during the 2024 Junior Six Nations and then started in the last round as England defeated France to win the tournament. Later that year he was included in the squad for the 2024 Junior World Cup however an injury sustained during their semi-final victory over Ireland ruled Michelow out of the final which England won to become junior world champions.
Michelow was selected for the England A squad in November 2025.

Honours

; England U20World Rugby Under 20 Championship