George Hammond (rugby union)

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George Hammond
Date of birth (2000-07-31) 31 July 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Worthing, England
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) [1]
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb; 260 lb)
School Whitgift School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Harlequins
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018– Harlequins 73 (45)
Correct as of 3 February 2025

George Hammond (born 31 July 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays for Premiership club Harlequins. His main position is lock. [2]

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Early life

Hammond was born and raised in Worthing, England. At the age of 16 he won a scholarship to Whitgift School. [3]

Club career

Hammond first joined Harlequins at the age of 12. [4] In September 2020, he made his debut in the Premiership against rivals London Irish. [5]

In the 2020-21 season, Hammond made his European debut starting against Ulster in the European Challenge Cup. [6] He would go on to win the Premiership as part of the Quins squad later that season as they beat Exeter Chiefs 40–38 in the highest scoring final to date. [7] Although Hammond did not play in the final, his minutes throughout season meant he was part of the winning squad. [8] In March 2023, he signed an extension to stay at Harlequins. [9]

In February 2025, he captained the side during a 33–14 victory against London Scottish in the Premiership Cup. [10] [11]

International career

Hammond has represented England at U17, U18 and U20 levels. [12]

Honours

Harlequins

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References

  1. ↑ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Young Gun: Harlequins lock George Hammond". The Rugby Paper. The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "MATCH REPORT: LONDON IRISH V HARLEQUINS". London Irish. London Irish. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "European Challenge Cup: Harlequins 21-57 Ulster - Irish cruise to eight-try win". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  7. ↑ "FINAL REVIEW: HARLEQUINS STUN EXETER CHIEFS IN ALL-TIME CLASSIC AT TWICKENHAM". Premiership Rugby. Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Report: Quins battle past Scottish in Prem Cup". Harlequins. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  11. ↑ "Team news: Hammond captains Quins against Scottish". Harlequins. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
  12. ↑ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
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