Birth name | Chris York | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 27 December 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Epsom, Surrey, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 104 kg (16 st 5 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Epsom College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chris York (born 27 December 1989) is an English 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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