Marcus Smith is an English professional rugby player who plays as a fly-half for Harlequins and the England national team.
Joining the England national team at a young age, Smith is seen by many fans as a key player. At his club, he is already considered a pillar.
Beyond his rugby career, Marcus Smith has many interesting facts in his personal life. In particular, his journey from the Philippines to representing England, along with his family background, is something many fans are now paying close attention to.
PROFILE SUMMARY
Full name: Marcus Sebastian Smith
Date of birth: 14 February 1999
Age: 26 years
Place of birth: Manila, Philippines
Father: Jeremy Smith
Mother: Suzanne Smith
Girlfriend: Beth Dolling
Height: 1.75 m
Weight: 76 kg
Position(s): Fly-half
MARCUS SMITH’S RISE – EARLY CAREER AND AGE
Born on 14 February 1999 in the Philippines, Marcus Smith began playing rugby at the age of seven in 2006.
He grew up in a poor neighbourhood in Singapore. His father played rugby at a lower level when Marcus was a child. Later, his father started a rugby team for local boys and kids with no homes. Marcus and his brothers joined the team and developed a love for the game together.
At thirteen, Marcus and his family moved to the United Kingdom, where he enrolled at Brighton College under a scholarship in 2012. While at Brighton College, he quickly made an impression and was appointed team captain.
Due to his outstanding performances, Marcus was named Player of the Tournament at the 2016 St Joseph’s Rugby Festival. Building on this success, he went on to introduce himself to several local rugby academies.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
After impressing at Brighton College, Marcus made a bold move in 2016 to further develop his talent by joining the Harlequins academy, where he played for the Under-18 squad. Building on this progress, in March 2017, he was promoted from the EPDG to the full-time Academy.
After establishing himself as one of the most highly rated academy prospects through 2017, Marcus was called up to the first team later that year.
He made his professional debut on 2 September 2017 in the Premiership Rugby London Double Header fixture against London Irish at Twickenham Stadium.
At 18 years and 200 days, he was the Premiership’s second youngest fly-half debutant, showing his early impact.
Since his debut, Marcus Smith has consistently delivered top performances and received man-of-the-match awards throughout multiple seasons. In 2024, Smith signed a contract extension to stay with Harlequins until at least 2028.
By January 2026, Marcus Smith had played in 183 games and scored over 1,650 points for Harlequins.
ENGLAND NATIONAL TEAM
After progressing through the England under-18 and under-20 teams by 2018, Marcus Smith was prepared to join the senior national team.
In 2019, Marcus made his England national team uncapped debut against the Barbarians, earning the Man of the Match award and media attention at the time.
In 2021, Marcus Smith received his first official England national team call-up and made his full test debut against the United States. The following week, he played against Canada, showcasing his kicking skills.
Over the following years, Marcus impressed coaches and was selected for the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad in France. During the tournament, he transitioned to the fullback position, as Owen Farrell and George Ford filled the fly-half roles.
After Owen Farrell retired, Marcus Smith secured the fly-half position on the national team starting in 2024.
MARCUS SMITH FAMILY
The talented fly-half managed to play for England thanks to his father’s roots. However, born and raised in the Philippines, Smith had every reason to play for the Philippines, highlighting the significance of his choice.
Born to his British father, Jeremy Smith, and his mother, Suzanne Smith, Marcus had a strong support system behind him. In addition to his parents, his younger brothers Luc and Thomas also supported and played with him, each contributing to his growth and resilience.
WHO IS MARCUS SMITH’S GIRLFRIEND
Besides his close family members, Marcus Smith has a supportive girlfriend in Bethany Dolling, popularly known as Beth Dolling. Her support complements the encouragement he receives from his family.
Beth Dolling is a British model signed with agencies such as M Models Management and Body London. She has recently appeared in campaigns for brands like Pretty Little Thing and Missy Empire. In addition to modelling, Beth runs a popular YouTube channel.
In their personal life, Beth frequently spends time with Marcus when he is not playing rugby, offering him support and companionship.
She makes sure to attend games whenever she is not busy with her own work. Most notably, in November 2025, Marcus Smith expressed his affection for Beth, leaving fans delighted on her birthday.
“Happy Birthday, Bethany ❤️. Hope you have a wonderful day, and I’m so proud of you. Thank you for always being there for me, love you always 🥹😘 M” Marcus Smith said, wishing his girlfriend well.
Together, the two lovebirds enjoy going out to restaurants and spending quality time together. In recent months, they have visited various places. Beth has also shown that she gets along well with Smith’s family and enjoys spending time with them.
MARCUS SMITH HEIGHT AND WEIGHT
The talented England fly-half is one of the smallest England rugby stars and yet one of the fastest. Despite his size, standing at 1.75 m, Marcus Smith darts across the pitch with fearless determination, making him a fly-half who is almost impossible to catch.
His height is matched by a light weight of 76 kg, making him agile and dangerous at fly-half, which suits his style of play.