Tom Lambert (rugby union)

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Tom Lambert
Birth nameThomas Lambert
Date of birth (2000-11-20) 20 November 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loosehead Prop
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–22 Glasgow Warriors 5 (0)
2023- NSW Waratahs 11 ()
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–22 Scotland U20 5 (0)
2023 Australia 'A' 1 (0)

Tom Lambert (born 20 November 2000) [1] is an Australian rugby union player, now playing with NSW Waratahs. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14. Lambert's primary position is loosehead prop.

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Rugby union career

Professional career

Lambert was named as a member of the Glasgow Warriors academy for the 2020–21 season. [2] He made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against Benetton. He became Glasgow Warrior No. 327. [3]

It was announced on 17th August 2022 that Lambert would return to his city of birth for the 2023 season, having signed with the NSW Waratahs. [4]

International career

Born in Sydney and schooled at Trinity Grammar School, Lambert represented Australian Schools and was part of the Waratahs Academy before heading overseas to Scotland in 2020.[ citation needed ]

Lambert represented Scotland’s under-20s side during the 2020 Six Nations, and signed with Glasgow Warriors on an academy contract before graduating to the main team in 2021.[ citation needed ]

He was capped by Australia 'A' in 2023. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tom Lambert". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy to align with Scotland's professional teams". Scotland Rugby. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "Rainbow Cup: Benetton 46-19 Glasgow Warriors". BBC Sport. 24 April 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2021.
  4. ↑ Media, Waratahs (16 August 2022). "NSW Waratahs sign Glasgow Warriors prop Tom Lambert | Latest Rugby News | NSW Waratahs". nsw.rugby. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  5. ↑ "Tonga Defeat Australia 'A' Side in Rugby World Cup Warm-Up Match". 14 July 2023.


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