Riley Norton
 Riley lifting the trophy for South Africa U20 in 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Full name | Riley Norton | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 2 January 2006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 199 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Paul Roos Gimnasium | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Stellenbosch University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Riley Norton (born 2 January 2006)[2] is a South African rugby union player who plays as a lock for the Stormers. He currently captains the South Africa Under-20 side.
Early life and education
Norton was born in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and educated at Paul Roos Gimnasium, a school in Stellenbosch. He played for the school’s First Team and was selected for the Craven Week tournament in both 2023 and 2024, representing Western Province U18 at South Africa’s premier schools rugby competition. He later represented SA Schools U18 in both years, marking his progression through the national age group system. [3]
After completing his schooling, Norton started at Stellenbosch University, where he was part of the Maties setup in the Varsity Cup while continuing his development within the Western Province rugby structures.
Rugby career
South Africa U20
Riley was called up to the Junior Springboks squad in 2025 and later went on to lead his team to a World Rugby Under 20 Championship title. [4]
Riley was selected asthe Junior Springboks captain in 2026 and featured in the U20 Rugby Championship hosted at the Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa. [5]
South Africa
Riley Norton was called up to represent the Springboks for their opening match of 2026, scoring a try on debut against the Barbarians. He was subsequently included in the Springboks’ squad for the 2026 Nations Championship, becoming one of the few Under-20 players to retain his place in the senior national setup. [6] [7]
Club career
Riley came through the Western Province system, representing the province’s side at under-21 level and then further in age-group competitions. He was selected as part of the senior professional setup for the Stormers during their 2025–26 United Rugby Championship season.[8]
Cricket career
Riley began his sporting career as a "promising cricketer", representing South Africa at under‑19 level as a fast‑bowling all‑rounder. He featured in the 2024 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he emerged as one of the team’s leading all‑round performers. [9]
Across the tournament, he played eight Youth One‑Day Internationals, scoring 116 runs at an average of 38.67 and taking 13 wickets, with best bowling figures of 4/28 against Sri Lanka. [10]
During the World Cup, Riley was particularly effective with the ball, finishing among South Africa’s leading wicket‑takers and contributing key performances in matches that helped the team reach the latter stages of the competition. His ability to contribute in both disciplines marked him out as one of the most promising young all‑rounders in the country. [11] [12]
At school level, Norton achieved the rare distinction of earning South African Schools honours in both cricket and rugby, having captained his first team at Paul Roos Gymnasium while also excelling as an aggressive fast bowler and lower‑order batsman. [13]
Following the 2024 Under‑19 World Cup, Norton opted to focus on rugby, stepping away from competitive cricket despite his strong potential in the sport. [14]
References
- ^ "Rassie Erasmus names two uncapped players in first Bok XV of 2026". rugbypass.com. 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton Profile". www.cricbuzz.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "South Africa claim the celebratory sevens title". The Rugby paper. 2 April 2023.
- ^ "Meet Riley Norton, the talented sportsman who led the Baby Boks to victory". News24. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton to captain Junior Boks as coach Foote selects Rugby Championship squad". News24. 17 April 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Rassie Erasmus names two uncapped players in first Bok XV of 2026". rugbypass.com. 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley stays with Boks, Embrose returns". sarugbymag.co.za. 21 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Stormers announce Junior Bok Norton in 2025/26 squad". rugby365.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton Cricket Profile". cricinfo.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton: Under-19s Youth One-Day Internationals (2023/24)". cricinfo.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton: From starring in cricket world cup, to captaining in rugby world cup". thedailystar.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton known more about his journey as a U19 cricketer and U20 rugby professional for south africa". crictips.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Meet Riley Norton: Junior Boks captain and fast bowler for SA U19 cricket team". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ^ "Riley Norton Went From Cricket Star to Rugby Sensation". goodthingsguy.com. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
External links
- Riley Norton at ESPNcricinfo
- Riley Norton at ItsRugby.fr (in French)
- Riley Norton at All.Rugby
- Riley Norton at RugbyDatabase.co.nz
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