George Hammond (rugby union)

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George Hammond
Date of birth (2000-07-31) 31 July 2000 (age 23)
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 52 (30)

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]

International career

Hammond has represented England at U17, U18 and U20 levels. [10]

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. ↑ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
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