David Pollock (rugby union) explained

David Pollock
Birth Name:David Pollock
Birth Date:19 March 1987
Birth Place:Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Weight:15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
School:Royal School Dungannon
University:Queen's University Belfast
Ru Position:Flanker
Youthclubs1:Queen's University RFC
Youthclubs2:Ulster Academy
Years2:2007-10
Clubs1:Dungannon
Clubs2:Ulster
Apps2:45
Points2:15
Repyears1:2007
Repyears2:2008
Repteam1:Ireland u20
Repteam2:Ireland A
Repcaps1:5
Repcaps2:5
Reppoints1:0
Reppoints2:0

David Pollock (born 19 March 1987 in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland) is a retired rugby union player. He played for Ulster Rugby in the Celtic League and represented Dungannon RFC who play in the AIB League.

Pollock's position of choice was as an Open Side Flanker.

Pollock captained Ireland Under-20s to a Six Nations grandslam in 2007. He represented Ireland A against England Saxons on 1 February 2008 [1] [2] and has also represented them in the Churchill Cup.

Pollock was forced to retire from rugby at 23 due to a hip injury. He has since pursued a career in medicine.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Varndell shines in Saxons victory. BBC. 2008-02-02. 2008-02-03.
  2. Web site: Ireland 'A' Go Down Fighting Against Saxons . IrishRugby.ie . 2008-02-01 . 2008-02-03 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080204200724/http://www.irishrugby.ie/283_10891.php . 4 February 2008 .
  3. Web site: Planet Rugby | Rugby Union Tournaments | Magners League | Pollock hangs up his boots . 23 November 2010 . 26 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101126161439/http://www.planetrugby.com/story/0,25883,3825_6523004,00.html . dead .