Tom Grabham

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Tom Grabham
Birth nameTom Grabham
Date of birth (1991-06-20) 20 June 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth Bridgend, Wales
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb; 190 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Scrum-half
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2009–2014 Aberavon 2 (5)
2011–2014 Bridgend 41 (45)
2011–2017 Ospreys 50 (40)
2017 Scarlets 1 (0)
Correct as of 9 April 2023
National sevens team
YearsTeamComps
2012–2013 Wales

Tom Grabham (born 20 June 1991) is a Welsh former professional rugby union player who played as a wing or scrum-half. Prior to retirement, Grabham played for the Scarlets and the Ospreys.

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Professional career

Grabham began playing for Tondu RFC, and came through the Ospreys development system, also playing for Bridgend Ravens and Aberavon RFC. [1] He made his Ospreys debut on 15 October 2011 in an Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Exeter Chiefs. [2] While with the Ospreys, Grabham underwent a positional change, moving from scrum half to wing. [1] Grabham signed a two-year extension with the Ospreys in 2013. [3] He further extended his Ospreys contract in 2015 for another two seasons. [1]

On 27 June 2017, it was announced that Grabham would join the Scarlets for the 2017–18 Pro14 season. [4] Grabham made one appearance for the Scarlets, on 9 September 2017. During the match, Grabham suffered a serious knee injury, and announced his retirement on 13 April 2018. [5]

Grabham is a Wales Sevens international, and captained the team for an event in 2012. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Grabham signs new Ospreys contract". BBC Sport. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  2. "Ospreys team to face Exeter Chiefs". www.ospreysrugby.com. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  3. "Ospreys wing Grabham sings new deal". BBC Sport. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  4. "Scarlets confirm Prydie & Grabham signings". BBC Sport. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  5. "Grabham forced to retire through injury". BBC Sport. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  6. "Tom Grabham to captain Wales Sevens". www.ospreysrugby.com. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2023.