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]
Hammond was born and raised in Worthing, England. At the age of 16 he won a scholarship to Whitgift School.[3]
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]
Hammond has represented England at U17, U18 and U20 levels.[10]
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