George Head (rugby union) explained

George Head
Fullname:George William Head
Birth Date:4 August 1999
Birth Place:Redhill, Surrey, England
Height:1850NaN0
Weight:1180NaN0
School:Tonbridge School
Position:Hooker
Currentclub:Harlequins
Youthyears1:20??-2017
Youthclubs1:Old Reigatian RFC
Years1:2017-
Clubs1:Harlequins
Apps1:23
Points1:20
Years2:2017-2018
Clubs2:Worthing RFC (loan)
Apps2:14
Points2:15
Years3:2018-2019
Clubs3:Esher RFC (loan)
Apps3:4
Points3:0
Years4:2018-2019
Clubs4:Barnes RFC (loan)
Apps4:11
Points4:20
Years5:2021-
Clubs5:London Scottish (loan)
Apps5:8
Points5:0
Repyears1:2015
Repteam1:England under-16
Repcaps1:-
Reppoints1:-
Repyears2:2017
Repteam2:England under-18
Repcaps2:-
Reppoints2:-
Clubupdate:10 December 2023
Repupdate:10 December 2023
Coachyears1:2021-
Coachteams1:Old Reigatian RFC (Forwards Coach)
Ru Coachupdate:10 December 2023

George Head (born 4 August 1999) is a professional rugby union player who currently plays for Harlequins in the Premiership, as well as featuring on loan for RFU Championship side London Scottish.[1] [2] [3]

Career

Head began his career at Old Reigatian RFC before being picked up by the Harlequins Academy in 2017. Winning the Under-18 Premiership with the London-based club. Originally a loosehead prop he was persuaded by then Harlequins DoR Paul Gustard to transition to hooker.[4] [5]

Before making his senior debut for Harlequins he spent time on loan at numerous clubs; Worthing RFC, Esher RFC and Barnes RFC.[6] Barnes at the time coached by then Harlequins hooker Joe Gray, George Head working with him closely.

He was set to make his debut for Harlequins against Bath in the Champions Cup, having been named on the bench, however did not feature with Samoan hooker Elia Elia playing the full match.[7] He was later named on the bench for a Premiership clash against Wasps, Head coming off the bench in the 59th minute.[8] The week after he earned his first start against Leicester Tigers.

In 2021 him and Caden Murley began coaching at Old Reigatians, Head being assigned as the forwards coach.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George HEAD profile and stats . 2023-12-10 . all.rugby . en.
  2. Web site: George HEAD - Player statistics - It's rugby . 2023-12-10 . www.itsrugby.co.uk.
  3. Web site: George William Head . 2023-12-10 . ESPN scrum.
  4. Web site: Team . The Rugby Paper . 2020-11-01 . YOUNG GUNS . 2023-12-10 . The Rugby Paper . en-GB.
  5. Web site: George Head . 2023-12-10 . www.quins.co.uk . en-gb.
  6. Web site: All time stats George Head . 2023-12-10 . Statbunker.
  7. Web site: Champions Cup - Match report Harlequins vs Bath, le 23/11/2019 . 2023-12-10 . all.rugby . en.
  8. Web site: Premiership - Match report Harlequins vs Wasps, le 28/09/2020 . 2023-12-10 . all.rugby . en.
  9. Web site: George Head . 2023-12-10 . Old Reigatian RFC . en-GB.
  10. Web site: 2021-10-12 . Old Reigatian boosted by coaching input from Premiership giants Harlequins . 2023-12-10 . InYourArea.co.uk.