Campbell Ridl
| Full name | Campbell Ridl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 February 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Michaelhouse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Campbell Ridl (born 2 February 2005) is an English rugby union player who plays as a wing or centre for Exeter Chiefs and has represented England at U19 and U20 level.
Early life and education
Ridl was born in Wandsworth, London and raised in South Africa, where he attended Michaelhouse in KwaZulu-Natal. While at Michaelhouse, he played for the school’s First XV and was selected for the Craven Week tournament in 2023, representing KwaZulu-Natal at South Africa’s premier schools rugby competition. After completing his schooling in South Africa, Ridl moved to the United Kingdom and joined the Exeter Chiefs pathway while studying in Exeter, continuing his rugby development within the club and university environment.[1] </ref>
Rugby career
Club career
Ridl joined the Exeter Chiefs setup while at university, progressing from the university side into the club’s senior structures. Ridl made his first senior appearances for Exeter Chiefs during the 2025–26 Premiership season, attracting independent media attention for his early impact at club level, including coverage highlighting his try-scoring debut and rapid progression within the senior squad.[2][3]
International career
England U19
Ridl represented the England U19 side in 2024, featuring in international fixtures as part of his progression through England Rugby’s youth pathway.
England U20
Ridl made his debut for the England U20s in the 2025 Six Nations U20 Championship and scored a try, attracting independent media attention for his performances at age-grade level and emergence as a promising young player with Exeter Chiefs and England U20s.[4]
Ridl also featured for England in the 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship and was noted for his contributions in age-grade international competition, including involvement in key matches against Wales during the tournament.[5]
References
- ↑ "England U20 star Campbell Ridl explains why he chose England over South Africa". Ruck. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ↑ "SA wing catches England's attention". SA Rugby Magazine. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ↑ "Boks and England could battle for young SA wing shining at Chiefs". News24. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ↑ "SA wing on the radar of England? – promising Chiefs and England U20 winger". The South African. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ↑ "Sending off can't stop England U20 revenge mission over Wales". RugbyPass. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
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