George Hammond (rugby union)

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]

George Hammond
Date of birth (2000-07-31) 31 July 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthWorthing, England
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight118 kg (18 st 8 lb; 260 lb)
SchoolWhitgift School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Harlequins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Harlequins 52 (30)

Early life

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Hammond was born and raised in Worthing, England. At the age of 16 he won a scholarship to Whitgift School.[3]

Club career

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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]

International career

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Hammond has represented England at U17, U18 and U20 levels.[10]

Honours

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Harlequins

References

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  1. ^ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  2. ^ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Young Gun: Harlequins lock George Hammond". The Rugby Paper. The Rugby Paper. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  4. ^ "George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  5. ^ "MATCH REPORT: LONDON IRISH V HARLEQUINS". London Irish. London Irish. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  6. ^ "European Challenge Cup: Harlequins 21-57 Ulster - Irish cruise to eight-try win". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  7. ^ "FINAL REVIEW: HARLEQUINS STUN EXETER CHIEFS IN ALL-TIME CLASSIC AT TWICKENHAM". Premiership Rugby. Premiership Rugby. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  8. ^ "George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  9. ^ "George Hammond: Harlequins forward signs contract extension with his boyhood club". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  10. ^ "George Hammond Player Profile". Harlequins. Harlequins. Retrieved 6 December 2023.