England archive · Wing · Debut 2014
Anthony Watson
Wing Anthony Watson, born in Ashford on 26 February 1994, made his England debut against New Zealand on 8 November 2014, aged 20. His 23 tries rank eighth on England's all-time try-scoring list.
Watson was selected for three Rugby World Cups. England went out at the pool stage in 2015, finished runners-up in 2019 and took third place in 2023.
Watson was selected for three Rugby World Cups. England went out at the pool stage in 2015, finished runners-up in 2019 and took third place in 2023.
Caps–
England careerDebut 2014
England legacy
No.8 on England's all-time tries list
Player file
At a glance
- Born26 February 1994
- BirthplaceAshford
- England debut8 November 2014 v New Zealand
- Tries23 No.8 all-time
Major tournaments
2015 Rugby World Cup2019 Rugby World Cup2023 Rugby World Cup
Every England try
Anthony Watson's tries
Tries23In our match records
Matches scored in19For England
Hat-tricks0Three or more in a match
Opponents7Different nations scored against
Season by season
Tries by year
| Year | Tries |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Favourite opponents
Most tries against
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Wales
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France
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Italy
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Australia
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Ireland
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Uruguay
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Scotland
- First England try
- v Wales, 6 February 2015 · Six Nations Championship
- Latest
- v Wales, 25 February 2023 · Six Nations Championship
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 25 Feb 2023 |
Wales 10–20 EnglandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 18' |
| 22 | 13 Mar 2021 |
England 23–20 FranceSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 9' |
| 21 | 27 Feb 2021 |
Wales 40–24 EnglandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 35' |
| 19–20 | 13 Feb 2021 |
England 41–18 ItalySix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 26', 49' |
| 18 | 7 Mar 2020 |
England 33–30 WalesSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 3' |
| 17 | 19 Oct 2019 |
Australia 16–40 EnglandRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | 75' |
| 16 | 6 Sep 2019 |
England 37–0 ItalyTest matches · Test Match |
Test matches · Test Match | 75' |
| 14–15 | 4 Feb 2018 |
Italy 15–46 EnglandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 2', 10' |
| 13 | 11 Mar 2017 |
England 61–21 ScotlandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 35' |
| 12 | 29 May 2016 |
England 27–13 WalesTest matches |
Test matches | 32' |
| 11 | 19 Mar 2016 |
France 21–31 EnglandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 56' |
| 10 | 12 Mar 2016 |
England 25–21 WalesSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 31' |
Show all 19 matches
| No. | Date | Match | Competition | Tries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 27 Feb 2016 |
England 21–10 IrelandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 57' |
| 7–8 | 10 Oct 2015 |
England 60–3 UruguayRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | 6', 41' |
| 6 | 3 Oct 2015 |
England 13–33 AustraliaRugby World Cup |
Rugby World Cup | 55' |
| 5 | 5 Sep 2015 |
England 21–13 IrelandTest matches · Test Match |
Test matches · Test Match | 13' |
| 3–4 | 15 Aug 2015 |
England 19–14 FranceTest matches · Test Match |
Test matches · Test Match | 11', 18' |
| 2 | 21 Mar 2015 |
England 55–35 FranceSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 31' |
| 1 | 6 Feb 2015 |
Wales 16–21 EnglandSix Nations Championship |
Six Nations Championship | 15' |