Marshall Sykes Explained

Marshall Sykes
Birth Name:Marshall Sykes
Birth Date:29 December 1999
Birth Place:Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
Weight:121kg (267lb)
Position:Lock
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Glasgow Warriors
Apps1:0
Points1:0
Years2:2020–
Clubs2:Edinburgh Rugby
Apps2:61
Points2:5
Clubupdate:29 May 2024
Repyears1:2018–2019
Repteam1:Scotland U20
Repcaps1:10
Reppoints1:0
Repyears2:2021
Repteam2:Scotland
Repcaps2:1
Reppoints2:0
Repupdate:13 April 2023

Marshall Sykes (born 29 December 1999)[1] is a Scottish rugby union player who currently plays for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.

Rugby Union career

Professional career

Skyes began his professional career in the Scottish Rugby Academy and was part of the Glasgow Warriors academy as a Stage 3 player. He played for Ayrshire Bulls in the Super 6 league. Sykes then signed for Edinburgh in June 2020,, [2] He made his Pro14 debut in the final round of the 2019–20 Pro14 against Glasgow Warriors.[3] [4]

International career

In October 2021 he was called up to the Scotland squad for the Autumn internationals.[5]

He made his Scotland debut against Tonga on 30 October 2021. Scotland won the match 60-14.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marshall Sykes. ultimaterugby.com. 31 August 2020.
  2. News: Edinburgh confirm Andrew Davidson and Marshall Sykes recruitment. 23 June 2020. The Offside Line. 23 June 2020.
  3. News: Edinburgh v Glasgow: Cockerill throws a few curve-balls in reshuffled side. The Offside Line. 27 August 2020. 31 August 2020.
  4. News: Pro14: Edinburgh 3-15 Glasgow Warriors. BBC Sport. 29 August 2020. 31 August 2020.
  5. News: Scotland: Gregor Townsend names 12 uncapped players in Autumn Nations Series squad. . 20 October 2021 . 21 October 2021.
  6. Web site: Scotland v Tonga.