Bailey Wilson

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Bailey Wilson
Date of birth (1999-12-28) 28 December 1999 (age 24)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker / Number 8
Current team Utah Warriors
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020– Utah Warriors 53 (30)
Correct as of 17 March 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– USA Falcons XV
2023– United States 1 (0)
Correct as of 17 March 2024

Bailey Wilson (born 28 December 1999) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the Utah Warriors in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is flanker or number 8. [1]

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Early career

Wilson is from Sydney, Australia, however he moved to Utah aged 14, attending Lone Peak High School. [2] He represented the USA U19 side. [3]

Professional career

Wilson first signed for the Utah Warriors ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season, and has represented the side since, being named captain for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. [4]

Wilson has qualified to represent America on residency. He made his debut for the United States in 2023, against Spain. [5]

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References

  1. "Bailey Wilson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  2. "Utah Warriors Bailey Wilson 2024 Profile". DJ Coil. 17 December 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  3. "Utah Warriors signs Bailey Wilson". DJ Coil. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  4. "Warriors Captain Bailey Wilson Praises Rugby Fans In Utah". KSL Sports. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. "Eagles storm past Spain to lift La Vila Cup". Americas Rugby News. 18 November 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.