Freddie Stewart - Rugby Player Profile
Full name: Freddie Peter Stewart
Age: 16 (End July 4th Qtr.)
Position: Fullback or Wing
Height & Weight: 6ft 1, 85 KG
Club/Team: U18 Saracens Academy
Nick Name: Fast Freddie
Current Commitments
Proud to represent Berkhamsted Boys School Rugby and the Saracens Academy, where training alongside great peers has sharpened my game. Competing a year up has been invaluable, and I’m ready to embrace the legacy left by Ben, Zach, and Noah. With Saracens Academy poised to dominate the 2025/26 Academy League, I’m committed to contributing to consistent excellence through relentless work ethic and tactical discipline.
Academic & Career Focus
Grades: Aiming for straight A’s while balancing rugby ambitions. University Goals: Targeting Loughborough, Bath, or Nottingham to pursue a degree alongside BUCS Div. 1 rugby.
Post-Rugby Vision: Building a career that complements my passion for sport, ensuring long-term success on and off the pitch.
Playing Journey
Junior Club: Old Verulamian's RFC(St. Albans) – Proud member of their most successful Div. 2 Hertfordshire League side.
Pathway: Competed in a fiercely contested DPP/PDG squad swollen by London Irish and Wasps pathway players, fortunately earning selection for key matches.
Saracens Academy:U16/U17: Trained with U18s at 15, laying the foundation for current U18/England aspirations.
Mindset: Inspired by Saracens’ exceptional backs, I thrive in a challenging environment. I’m prepared to seize every opportunity to prove I belong among the nation’s best.
Strengths & Work Ethic
Technical: Defensive specialist– Pride myself on fierce momentum changing defence and outworking opponents.
Physical: Usually top the max speed, max acceleration, VHSR stats and have a passable Bronco time for a sprinter at 4:40. I am aiming for 10.1-10.3 Ms on next light test and I think a 4:30 Bronco is possible even as I move towards 90Kg.
Tactical: Sharpening game IQ and communication to lead defensive structures. I have a deep voice and sometimes find myself not heard by others so working on a game voice at a higher pitch. I feel I have instinctive running lines that get me great opportunities to carry, create space for others or support my teammates. Very fortunate to often start or finish moves.
Team First: Whether starting, on the bench, or supporting my focus is team success over individual glory.
Leadership & Community
Mentorship: Coached juniors at my local club, sharing lessons from Saracens’ elite environment.
Work Ethic: Weeks blend training, study, and volunteering – discipline is non-negotiable. Mindset: Lead by example, uplift teammates, and stay resilient under pressure.
Goals
Short-Term: Earn England U18 honours and win the Academy League with Saracens.
Long-Term: Professional career with Saracens (targeting Premierships and European Cups). British & Irish Lions Test victories in SA and NZ.
I seek challenges that push me to outperform the best.
Coach Refences: See below
School Rugby Contact / Reference:
Mr Richard Pryor
[email protected]
01442 358000
07761046497
Media & Highlights
Recent Highlight a Trip to Wellford Road
It was great to play up with Saracens U18s away at Leicester such holy ground. A great win especially with so many of our England boys away.
Instagram's
Explore Freddie Stewart's own and Favourite Instagram Accounts
Freddie Stewart
Some of my reels and highlights.
Saracens Academy
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Coaches Comments
Adam Rees
(Head Coach Age 6-16)
Freddie declared his destiny to play professional rugby at the ripe age of 4—back when his ‘tackles’ were less ‘bone-crunching but equally as distressing for the oppo.
Known as "The Scarf" his early technique threatened more collarbones than trophies, we’ve since perfected his approach. These days, opponents might lose their dignity, but they’ll keep their heads—progress!
Not every kid starts as the biggest or strongest (shoutout to the 4th Quartile squad!), but Freddie’s grit has turned ‘underdog’ into ‘overachiever.’
These last 3 years have seen incredible growth, he’s a Swiss Army knife of rugby talent: silky hands, aerial dominance, great ambidextrous passing, and feet so quick they’d embarrass a tap dancer. Oh, and good luck outrunning him—spoiler: you won’t.
Coaching him has been a pleasure.
So, Fred—when you’re lining up for England and the Lions in a few years, remember: my ticket’s are front row.
"The Scarf always delivers."
Reach out to me on LinkedIn or via Freddie if you want any further information.
Phil Clerk
(Team Manager Age 7-16)
I've had the privilege of managing Freddie through mini and junior rugby since his early days — when he’d spend moments gazing at the clouds, only to explode into action and change the game in an instant.
That contrast captures him perfectly: a player with natural instinct, patience, and the ability to deliver when it matters most.
Freddie is the ultimate team player. Never one to question where I needed him to play, he stepped seamlessly into any role for the benefit of the side, showcasing adaptability and selflessness.
His commitment is always 100% and he set the standards in training and matches. He was always the last to leave the training pitch.
As a cornerstone of our club’s most successful junior team, Freddie played a pivotal role in securing 3 back-to-back county trophies and multiple league titles. We relied on both his dominant defence and devastating speed and line breaks in attack and he never let us down.
While we’ll miss having Freddie at our club, we have no doubt he is destined for the biggest stages in rugby and I know he will remain in touch with all the friends he has made at the club.
We are all very proud of him, and can’t wait to watch him soar.
Go well Fred!
Nathan Stewart
(Coach Age 11-16)
Fred is a self-driven and determined rugby player who possesses the rare ability to reverse-engineer his goals, breaking them down into actionable steps to ensure success.
His work ethic is unmatched—he thrives when others rest, training relentlessly in the pitch black of winter mornings, through pouring rain, when comfort would be the easier choice.
Fred understands the importance of honing his strengths while continuously developing his game. His mindset is one of relentless improvement, balanced with a deep appreciation for the daily grind and the camaraderie of the sport. He is both fiercely accountable for his progress and humble in his pursuit of excellence.
With over 20 years of coaching experience in mini and junior rugby, I have seen many players, but few with Fred’s combination of dedication, self-motivation, and passion for the game. He has the discipline and mindset of a professional—not because he’s told to train, but because he demands it of himself.
Fred continues to elevate himself and those around him.
Freddie helped his junior team achieve:
3 x Back To Back County Trophies
2 x Tour Cup Titles
Numerous League Titles
