Harry Wilson (rugby union, born 1997)
| Date of birth | 8 February 1997[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Gloucester[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)[3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Hartpury University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Harry Wilson (born 2 February 1997) is an English rugby union player who plays as a lock forward for Saracens.
Early life
[edit]Wilson played for Cirencester RFC, and scored the winning try for England U17s against France U17s in 2014.[4] He later captained Hartpury University to the BUCS Super Rugby title, and was part of their side which won three titles in four years. He played for the England national under-18 rugby union team and was part of the academy at Gloucester Rugby.[5][6]
Career
[edit]He played seven times in the RFU Championship for London Scottish during the 2021-2022 season, and joined Ampthill in August 2022.[7][8][9]
He signed for Doncaster Knights in June 2023.[10] Wilson was an ever-present for Doncaster Knights, and scored four tries, as they finished sixth in the Rugby Championship in the 2023-24 season, and he was named in the Championship Dream Team for the season. He signed for Premiership Rugby side Saracens in July 2024.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harry Wilson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ "Harry Wilson". tnt. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Harry Wilson". All Rugby. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Young stars Wilson and Stooke enjoy big weeks". Wilts and Gloucester Standard. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Nickson, Frank (18 July 2024). "Saracens sign Harry Wilson from Doncaster Knights". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Newcombe, Jon (1 July 2024). "Saracens finalise Harry Wilson signing". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Ampthill add to the Back Row!". ampthillrufc. August 17, 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Saracens move for ex-England U18s forward". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Saracens confirm signing of versatile forward". Ruck. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Knights Sign Back Row Harry Wilson". drfc. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ "Saracens sign Doncaster forward Wilson". BBC Sport. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
- ^ Cameron, Ian (18 July 2024). "Saracens confirm signing of Harry Wilson". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 21 July 2024.