Ed Holmes

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Ed Holmes
Birth nameEdward T. Holmes
Date of birth (1995-12-27) 27 December 1995 (age 28)
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb)
School Truro and Penwith College
University University of Plymouth
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2017–2018
2018–2024
2024–		 Exeter Chiefs
Bristol Bears
Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks 		1
98
0		 (0)
(25)
(0)
Correct as of 10 December 2024

Ed Holmes (born 27 December 1995) is a professional rugby union player who plays for Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks in Japan Rugby League One competition.

He played on 30 March 2018 as Exeter beat Bath Rugby in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. [1] The previous season he had played in the Anglo-Welsh cup final but Exeter lost to Leicester Tigers on that occasion. [2]

He made senior debut for the Chiefs in the LV Cup away to the Cardiff Blues in February 2015. [3]

He has spent time on loan at Plymouth Albion where he made over 50 appearances before joining Bristol on 26 March 2018. [4]

He joined Bristol firstly on loan from Exeter Chiefs in March 2018, and made the move permanent one month later. [5]

He made his Bristol debut in a 60-17 victory against Nottingham and drew praise from Bristol head coach Pat Lam for his provenance. [6]

Since September 2024, Holmes have left Bristol as he travelled to Japan to sign for Shimizu Koto Blue Sharks in their League One competition for the 2024-25 season. [7]

Honours

Anglo-Welsh Cup

Winner 2017-18

Runner-Up 2016-17

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References

  1. ↑ "Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Bath 11-28 Exeter Chiefs". 29 March 2018 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  2. ↑ "Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Exeter Chiefs 12-16 Leicester Tigers". 19 March 2017 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. ↑ "Exeter Chiefs Player List". www.exeterchiefs.co.uk.
  4. ↑ "Who is Bristol Rugby's new signing Ed Holmes?". 26 March 2018.
  5. ↑ "Lay and Holmes sign permanent deals following successful loan spells". Bristol Rugby.
  6. ↑ "How did Bristol Rugby's debutant Ed Holmes get on?". 6 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Fissler Confidential: Willie le Roux rumours ignite after Bok star spotted". Rugby Pass. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
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