Harry Wilson (rugby union, born 1997)

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Harry Wilson
Born (1997-02-08) 8 February 1997 (age 28) [1]
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in) [3]
Weight120 kg (265 lb)
University Hartpury University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/Flanker
Current team Saracens
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016-2021 Gloucester Rugby ()
2021-2022 London Scottish ()
2022-2023 Ampthill ()
2023-2024 Doncaster Knights ()
2024- Saracens ()

Harry Wilson (born 2 February 1997) is an English rugby union player who plays as a lock forward for Saracens.

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Early life

Wilson played for Cirencester RFC, and scored the winning try for England U17s against France U17s in 2014. [4] He later captained Hartpury University to the BUCS Super Rugby title, and was part of their side which won three titles in four years. He played for the England national under-18 rugby union team and was part of the academy at Gloucester Rugby. [5] [6]

Career

He played seven times in the RFU Championship for London Scottish during the 2021-2022 season, and joined Ampthill in August 2022. [7] [8] [9]

He signed for Doncaster Knights in June 2023. [10] Wilson was an ever-present for Doncaster Knights, and scored four tries, as they finished sixth in the Rugby Championship in the 2023-24 season, and he was named in the Championship Dream Team for the season. He signed for Premiership Rugby side Saracens in July 2024. [11] [12]

References

  1. "Harry Wilson". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
  2. "Harry Wilson". tnt. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. "Harry Wilson". All Rugby. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  4. "Young stars Wilson and Stooke enjoy big weeks". Wilts and Gloucester Standard. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  5. Nickson, Frank (18 July 2024). "Saracens sign Harry Wilson from Doncaster Knights". Talking Rugby Union. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  6. Newcombe, Jon (1 July 2024). "Saracens finalise Harry Wilson signing". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  7. "Ampthill add to the Back Row!". ampthillrufc. August 17, 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  8. "Saracens move for ex-England U18s forward". The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  9. "Saracens confirm signing of versatile forward". Ruck. 17 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  10. "Knights Sign Back Row Harry Wilson". drfc. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  11. "Saracens sign Doncaster forward Wilson". BBC Sport. 18 July 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  12. Cameron, Ian (18 July 2024). "Saracens confirm signing of Harry Wilson". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 21 July 2024.