George Hammond (rugby union) explained

George Hammond
Birth Date:31 July 2000
Birth Place:Worthing, England
Height:1.98m (06.5feet)[1]
Weight:118kg (260lb)
School:Whitgift School
Position:Lock
Currentclub:Harlequins
Years1:2018–
Clubs1:Harlequins
Apps1:52
Points1:30

George Hammond (born 31 July 2000) is an English professional rugby union player who plays for Premiership club Harlequins. His main position is lock.[2]

Early life

Hammond was born and raised in Worthing, England. At the age of 16 he won a scholarship to Whitgift School.[3]

Club career

Hammond first joined Harlequins at the age of 12.[4] In September 2020, he made his debut in the Premiership against rivals London Irish.[5]

In the 2020-21 season, Hammond made his European debut starting against Ulster in the European Challenge Cup.[6] He would go on to win the Premiership as part of the Quins squad later that season as they beat Exeter Chiefs 40–38 in the highest scoring final to date.[7] Although Hammond did not play in the final, his minutes throughout season meant he was part of the winning squad.[8]

In March 2023, he signed an extension to stay at Harlequins.[9]

International career

Hammond has represented England at U17, U18 and U20 levels.[10]

Honours

Harlequins

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Hammond Player Profile . Harlequins . Harlequins . 6 December 2023.
  2. Web site: George Hammond Player Profile . Harlequins . Harlequins . 6 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Young Gun: Harlequins lock George Hammond . The Rugby Paper . The Rugby Paper . 14 December 2023.
  4. Web site: George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club . BBC Sport . BBC . 6 December 2023.
  5. Web site: MATCH REPORT: LONDON IRISH V HARLEQUINS . London Irish . London Irish . 6 December 2023.
  6. Web site: European Challenge Cup: Harlequins 21-57 Ulster - Irish cruise to eight-try win . BBC Sport . BBC . 14 December 2023.
  7. Web site: FINAL REVIEW: HARLEQUINS STUN EXETER CHIEFS IN ALL-TIME CLASSIC AT TWICKENHAM . Premiership Rugby . Premiership Rugby . 6 December 2023.
  8. Web site: George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club . BBC Sport . BBC . 6 December 2023.
  9. Web site: George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club . BBC Sport . BBC . 6 December 2023.
  10. Web site: George Hammond Player Profile . Harlequins . Harlequins . 6 December 2023.