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'Glides like Guscott': Social can't get over teen sensation Noah Caluori
By Ben Smith
Saracens breakout young gun Noah Calouri has shocked the rugby world after a five-try performance against Sale Sharks in his first Premiership start.
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The 19-year-old was just loaned out last week to the Championship where he scored two tries for Ampthill against Cornish Pirates, after two bench appearances for Saracens in rounds one and two of the Gallagher PREM.
His return to the top grade has come with an explosive starting debut leading to some calls for Caulori to be called up to the England squad in November.
The young winger already played for England U20 as an 18-year-old at the World Championships in July.
His performance was labelled “one of the best individual performances” of all-time in the Premiership, with predictions of greatness for his future, including the British & Irish Lions.
He was also called the “greatest academy player” that Saracens has ever produced.
Former Scotland international and Sarries second-row Jim Hamilton wrote: “Noah Caluori is gonna be one of the biggest stars Rugby has ever seen.”
The Telegraph’s Charlie Morgan wrote: “First time I’ve seen Noah Caluori live and that a Premiership side is basing a large part of their game-plan around a 19-year-old tells you everything you need to know.”
Tight Five Rugby wrote: “One of the best individual performances I’ve ever seen in the PREM from Noah Caluori tonight – at just 19 years old. Not just for the five tries, but the way he scored them, his attack in every sense, his high ball work. Really, really exciting prospect.”
“Noah Calouri is the greatest academy player we’ve ever produced,” wrote another account, while another observed: “Noah Calouri 19. Five tries (+ a penalty try that was his) on first team starting debut. Glides like Guscott and leaps like a salmon. He will play for England & the Lions. Privileged to have been there to see a super star born. Just WOW!”
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The Saracens product has been highly rated for some time coming through the English system.
In 2024 he was ranked number five on the top 50 Global U18 prospects by NG Rugby, and the third best player in the Premiership U18 academy league in 2024.
After the game he told TNT Sports: “I’m probably going to watch it back and think how did this happen. I just want to take the opportunities I get given and make the most of it.
“I was speaking to some of my mates from back home, thinking I can’t believe names like Owen Farrell and Maro Itoje are my teammates now.”
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