Harry Wilson (rugby union, born 1997) explained

Birth Date:8 February 1997[1]
Birth Place:Gloucester[2]
Height:188cm[3]
Weight:120kg
University:Hartpury University
Position:Lock/Flanker
Currentclub:Saracens
Years1:2016-2021
Clubs1:Gloucester Rugby
Years2:2021-2022
Years3:2022-2023
Years4:2023-2024
Clubs4:Doncaster Knights
Years5:2024-
Clubs5:Saracens

Harry Wilson (born 2 February 1997) is an English rugby union player who plays as a lock forward for Saracens.

Early life

Wilson played for Cirencester RFC, and scored the winning try for England U17s against France U17s in 2014.[4] He later captained Hartpury University to the BUCS Super Rugby title, and was part of their side which won three titles in four years. He played for the England national under-18 rugby union team and was part of the academy at Gloucester Rugby.[5] [6]

Career

He played seven times in the RFU Championship for London Scottish during the 2021-2022 season, and joined Ampthill in August 2022.[7] [8] [9]

He signed for Doncaster Knights in June 2023.[10] Wilson was an ever-present for Doncaster Knights, and scored four tries, as they finished sixth in the Rugby Championship in the 2023-24 season, and he was named in the Championship Dream Team for the season. He signed for Premiership Rugby side Saracens in July 2024.[11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Wilson. 16 March 2024. Ultimate Rugby.
  2. Web site: Harry Wilson. tnt. 21 July 2024.
  3. Web site: All Rugby. Harry Wilson. 21 July 2024.
  4. Web site: Young stars Wilson and Stooke enjoy big weeks. Wilts and Gloucester Standard. 21 July 2024. 30 April 2014.
  5. Web site: Saracens sign Harry Wilson from Doncaster Knights. Talking Rugby Union. 21 July 2024. Frank. Nickson. 18 July 2024.
  6. Web site: Saracens finalise Harry Wilson signing. Rugby Pass. 21 July 2024. 1 July 2024. Jon. Newcombe.
  7. Web site: Ampthill add to the Back Row!. ampthillrufc. 21 July 2024. August 17, 2022.
  8. Web site: Saracens move for ex-England U18s forward. The Rugby Paper. 21 July 2024.
  9. Web site: Ruck. 21 July 2024. Saracens confirm signing of versatile forward. 17 July 2024.
  10. Web site: Knights Sign Back Row Harry Wilson. drfc. 21 July 2024. 13 June 2023.
  11. Web site: BBC Sport. Saracens sign Doncaster forward Wilson. 18 July 2024. 21 July 2024.
  12. Web site: Saracens confirm signing of Harry Wilson. Rugby Pass. 21 July 2024. 18 July 2024. Ian. Cameron.