Chris York

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Chris York
Birth nameChris York
Date of birth (1989-12-27) 27 December 1989 (age 32)
Place of birth Epsom, Surrey, England
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb) [1]
School Epsom College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number Eight, Flanker
Current team Newcastle Falcons
Youth career
Sutton & Epsom RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2008–2012
2008–2009
2012–
Harlequins
Blackheath (loan)
Newcastle Falcons
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Chris York (born 27 December 1989 in Epsom) is a rugby union free agent. He is currently turning out as an inspirational Number 8 for Wimbledon RFC.

He was discovered by Quins through the EPDG system, and was offered a full Academy contract in 2007. [2] He has since worn the Quins shirt on numerous occasions, making his A league debut against Bristol last season, and his full XV debut in the pre-season friendly against Connacht Rugby in August 2008. [2] He spent the 2008–09 season on loan at Blackheath F.C. [2]

York's current position is no. 8, he can also play at flanker.

York represented the England Under 20 team at the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship. [3]

On 4 June 2013, York signed for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership from the 2013–14 season. [4]

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