Andrew Turner (rugby union, born 2002)

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Andrew Turner
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Date of birth (2002-02-16) 16 February 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth Somerset, England
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb)
School SGS Filton College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Bristol Bears
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Bristol Bears 10 (0)
2023 → Crusaders (loan) 2 (0)
2024–2025 → Doncaster Knights (loan) 0 (0)
Correct as of 22 July 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022 England U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 29 May 2023

Andrew Turner (born 16 February 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Bristol Bears. [1]

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Early career

Turner attended Filton College and played for Weston-super-Mare RFC before joining the Bristol Bears academy. [2]

Professional career

Turner joined the Bristol Bears academy in 2020. He made his club debut in the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby Cup against Worcester Warriors, before making a further two appearances in the 2022–23 Premiership Rugby Cup. [3] During this period he was dual-registered with Dings Crusaders RFC. [4]

In early 2023, Turner moved to New Zealand to represent Sumner RFC, who have a partnership with Bristol Bears. [5] Due to an injury crisis at the Crusaders, Turner was a late inclusion in their side for Round 11 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Force, [6] making his debut as a substitute in the same fixture. [7] He made a second and last appearance in round 13 against Moana Pasifika. [8]

In June 2022 Turner represented England U20 and received a red card against France. [9] [10]

On 28 June 2024, Turner would join Championship side Doncaster Knights on a season-long loan for the 2024–25 season for further game development. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "Andrew Turner". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ↑ "Former Weston-super-Mare colt Andrew Turner again on the bench for England U20s". Weston-super-Mare RFC. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. ↑ Evely, John (21 November 2021). "Bristol Bears debutants taught a valuable lesson in Worcester Warriors mauling". Bristol Post. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  4. ↑ "BREAKING: Six Bristol Bears players sign new deals". Ruck.co.uk. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  5. ↑ "Turner makes Crusaders debut in Super Rugby". Bristol Bears. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  6. ↑ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Crusaders vs. Force". SANZAAR. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  7. ↑ Evely, John (17 May 2023). "Bristol Bears academy prop propelled into Super Rugby crucible as 'gap year' takes special turn". Bristol Post. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  8. ↑ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Moana Pasifika vs. Crusaders". SANZAAR. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "Turner set for England U20 debut against South Africa". Bristol Bears. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  10. ↑ Cossali-Francis, Marcello; Wort, George (30 June 2022). "England U20 v France U20". Worcester News. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
  11. ↑ "NEW SIGNING | Turner Joins the Knights". DRFC. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.


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