Alex Brown (rugby union, born 1989)

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Alex Brown
Birth nameAlexander Brown
Date of birth (1989-10-13) 13 October 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Rochford, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight125 kg (19 st 10 lb; 276 lb) [1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Perpignan
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2011
2011–2012
2012–2016
2016–
Saracens
Doncaster Knights
Exeter Chiefs
Perpignan
1
24
59
27
(0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 6 May 2018
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
England U18

Alex Brown (born 13 October 1989) is a rugby union player for Perpignan in the Top 14. He plays as a Prop.

Brown is a former member of the Saracens Academy, While a part of the Academy, Brown was dual registered with Bedford Blues to aid his development. Brown joined Doncaster in 2011. [2] After establishing himself as a regular in the Doncaster side it was announced on 10 April 2012 that Brown and fellow Doncaster forward Jack Yeandle would be joining Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs. [3] Alex currently plays for the Rugby Pro D2 (french second division) team USA Perpignan.

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References

  1. "Alex Brown: Premiership Rugby Player Profile". Premiership Rugby. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
  2. "Knights swoop for Brown". Sky Sports. Retrieved 24 May 2011.
  3. "Exeter Chiefs sign forwards Jack Yeandle and Alex Brown". BBC Sport. Retrieved 10 April 2012.