Mike Austin (rugby union)

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Mike Austin
Birth nameMike Austin
Date of birth (2000-11-30) 30 November 2000 (age 24)
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight87 kg (13 st 10 lb)
University University of Gloucestershire
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Youth career
- Falmouth RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021–2023 Cinderford ()
2023–2025 Hartpury University 46 (105)
2025– Gloucester ()
Correct as of 22 June 2025

Mike Austin (30 November 2000) is an English rugby union player who plays for Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby.

Austin represented Cornwall County under 18s and Falmouth RFC before stepping up to National League 1 with Cinderford. He had an impressive spell that earnt him a place in National One Team of the Season. He soon joined Hartpury University in the RFU Championship from the 2023–24 season.

Austin made a couple of appearances for Gloucester Rugby against both Exeter Chiefs and Newcastle Falcons during the 2024–25 Premiership Rugby Cup. [1] [2] After making impressive performances for Gloucester, it was confirmed that Austin signed a permanent deal with Gloucester for the 2025–26 season. [3]

References

  1. "Exeter 14-22 Gloucester". Sky Sports. 15 February 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  2. "Falcons 22 Gloucester 17 - Newcastle Falcons". NC Falcons. 28 February 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  3. "Gloucester sign Mike Austin, Hugh Bokenham and Josh Basham". BBC Sport. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025.