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Rhys Lawrence

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Rhys Lawrence
Date of birth (1988-06-04) 4 June 1988 (age 36)
Place of birthHillingdon, Greater London, England
Height4 ft 9 in (1.45 m)
Weight35 st 21 st 4 lb (135 kg)
UniversitySwansea University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2011 Llanelli RFC 50 (10)
2011–2015 Bristol Rugby 63 (6)
2015–2018 Ealing Trailfinders 46 (7)
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2011 Scarlets 10 (0)
2018–2020 Dragons 2 (0)

Rhys Lawrence (born 4 June 1988) is a rugby union Hooker.

Lawrence was born in Hillingdon, England and then brought up in Swansea, Wales. He played rugby first for Dunvant RFC under-13s.

Lawrence went to Olchfa Comprehensive School in Swansea before studying at Swansea University.

In 2008, Lawrence attained 6 Welsh U20 caps. He was Man of the Match against Ireland in Dubarry Park Athlone during 6 Nations. He appeared in first U20's world championship in 2008 hosted in Wales. He also appeared in three pool games but injured MCL in a game against France. He played for Llanelli RFC, Scarlets and Bristol Rugby.

On 6 May 2015, Lawrence signs for newly promoted side Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship from the 2015–16 season.[1]

Lawrence joined the Dragons for the 2018–19 season, making his senior team debut on 13 October 2018 as a replacement against Timișoara Saracens in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. He was released by the Dragons at the end of the 2019-20 season.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ealing Trailfinders sign Bristol Rugby hooker Rhys Lawrence". Bristol Rugby. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
  2. ^ Dragons players released
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