Ed Holmes Explained

Ed Holmes (born 27 December 1995) is a professional rugby union player. He plays in the second row for Bristol Rugby.

He played on 30 March 2018 as Exeter beat Bath Rugby in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup.^[1] The previous season he had played in the Anglo-Welsh cup final but Exeter lost to Leicester Tigers on that occasion.^[2]

He made senior debut for the Chiefs in the LV Cup away to the Cardiff Blues in February 2015.^[3]

He has spent time on loan at Plymouth Albion where he made over 50 appearances before joining Bristol on 26 March 2018.^[4]

He joined Bristol firstly on loan from Exeter in March 2018, and made the move permanent one month later.^[5]

He made his Bristol debut in a 60-17 victory against Nottingham Rugby and drew praise from Bristol head coach Pat Lam for his provenance.^[6]

Honours

Anglo-Welsh CupWinner 2017-18

Runner-Up 2016-17

Notes and References

1. Web site: Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Bath 11-28 Exeter Chiefs. 29 March 2018. www.bbc.co.uk.
2. Web site: Anglo-Welsh Cup final: Exeter Chiefs 12-16 Leicester Tigers. 19 March 2017. www.bbc.co.uk.
3. Web site: Exeter Chiefs Player List. www.exeterchiefs.co.uk.
4. Web site: Who is Bristol Rugby's new signing Ed Holmes?. 26 March 2018.
5. Web site: Lay and Holmes sign permanent deals following successful loan spells. Bristol Rugby.
6. Web site: How did Bristol Rugby’s debutant Ed Holmes get on?. 6 April 2018.