Ed Holmes

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Ed Holmes (born 27 December 1995) is a professional rugby union player. He plays in the second row for Bristol Rugby.

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 in March 2018, and made the move permanent one month later. [5]

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

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.
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