Rhys Lawrence Explained

Rhys Lawrence
Birth Date:4 June 1988
Birth Place:Hillingdon, Greater London, England
Height:4feet
Weight:35 st 135order=flipNaNorder=flip
Position:Hooker
Years1:2008–2011
Years2:2011–2015
Years3:2015–2018
Clubs1:Llanelli RFC
Clubs2:Bristol Rugby
Clubs3:Ealing Trailfinders
Apps1:50
Apps2:63
Apps3:46
Points1:10
Points2:6
Points3:7
Province1:Scarlets
Province2:Dragons
Provinceyears1:2009–2011
Provinceyears2:2018–2020
Provinceapps1:10
Provinceapps2:2
Provincepoints1:0
Provincepoints2:0

Rhys Lawrence (born 4 June 1988) is a rugby union Hooker.

Lawrence was born in Hillingdon, England and then brought up in Swansea, Wales. He played rugby first for Dunvant RFC under-13s.

Lawrence went to Olchfa Comprehensive School in Swansea before studying at Swansea University.

In 2008, Lawrence attained 6 Welsh U20 caps. He was Man of the Match against Ireland in Dubarry Park Athlone during 6 Nations. He appeared in first U20's world championship in 2008 hosted in Wales. He also appeared in three pool games but injured MCL in a game against France. He played for Llanelli RFC, Scarlets and Bristol Rugby.

On 6 May 2015, Lawrence signs for newly promoted side Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship from the 2015–16 season.[1]

Lawrence joined the Dragons for the 2018–19 season, making his senior team debut on 13 October 2018 as a replacement against Timișoara Saracens in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. He was released by the Dragons at the end of the 2019-20 season.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ealing Trailfinders sign Bristol Rugby hooker Rhys Lawrence. Bristol Rugby. 6 May 2015. 17 September 2015.
  2. https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/18454269.cudd-morgan-coach-jones-dragons-list-leavers/ Dragons players released