Charlie Rorke

Charlie Rorke, a French-qualified flanker born on 3 December 1999, is part of the back-row contingent at Stade Français Paris. Now in his mid-twenties, he represents one of the developing loose forwards working to secure a settled place in a competitive Top 14 squad. Rorke's position is listed as FL — flanker — meaning his primary role is around the breakdown, in defensive line speed, and in carrying over the advantage line. These attributes are the currency of back-row selection in French club rugby, where physicality and technical accuracy are demanded at premium levels. Stade Français Paris competes annually in the Top 14 and in European competition, a dual-front schedule that places significant physical and tactical demand on its back row. For Rorke, contributing within that environment means combining work rate with the specific skill-set of a modern flanker: effective poaching, controlled contact, and ball-retention support. As a French-qualified forward, Rorke sits within the player pool available to national representative pathways, although senior involvement there is highly competitive. At club level, his focus remains on consolidating his presence in the Stade Français matchday mix and building consistent minutes in the Top 14.