Hayden Hyde (born 15 September 2000) is an English rugby union player who plays as a centre for Harlequins in the Premiership.[1][2]

Hayden Hyde
Full nameHayden Hyde
Date of birth (2000-09-15) 15 September 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthKingston-upon-Thames, England
Height191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight101 kg (223 lb; 15 st 13 lb)
SchoolCranleigh School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Harlequins
Youth career
2017-2019 Harlequins
2019-2021 Ulster
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019-2020 Ulster 'A' 5 (0)
2021- Harlequins 11 (0)
2021-London Scottish (loan) 19 (35)
Correct as of 1 April 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017-2018 Ireland under-18 5 (20)
2018 Ireland under-19 1 (0)
2020 Ireland under-20 2 (5)
Correct as of 1 April 2024
National sevens teams
Years Team Comps
2018 Ireland under-18 1
2022- England 5
Correct as of 1 April 2024
Medal record
Men's Rugby 7's
Representing  Ireland
Rugby Europe Under-18 Sevens Championship
Silver medal – second place 2018 Lithuania Squad

Club career

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Hyde got his first taste of competitive club rugby as part of a highly successful age-group side at KCS Old Boys RFC[3] playing alongside a number of other talented Harlequins Academy, London Irish Academy and Wasps Academy players. After finishing his education at Cranleigh School at 18, Hyde moved to Ulster. Playing for Ulster 'A' in the Celtic Cup,[4][5][6] including featuring in the final against Leinster 'A'.[7]

He rejoined Harlequins in 2021 going on to make his debut in the first round of the 2021-22 Premiership Rugby Cup against Saracens. Coming off the bench in a 28–21 loss. He signed a new deal with Harlequins in February 2023.[8][9] He has also featured on loan for London Scottish in the RFU Championship.

International career

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He qualifies for Ireland through his Mother, who was born in Tallaght.[10] His first taste of international rugby came in 2017 when he was called up to the Ireland under-18 squad for a friendly against Portugal under-18.[11] Hyde opening the scoring for the Irish side, with a try in the 9th minute in the 27–46 win.[12] In 2018 he started at centre in a 56–17 win over Canada under-18 where he scored two tries. He featured for the under-18 side 5 times in total.[13][14][15][16][17]

He was named in the Irish squad for the 2018 Rugby Europe Under-18 Sevens Championship.[18] With Ireland coming runners up, losing to France in the final. He featured once for Ireland under-19 in a friendly against Australia Schools.[19] While he was with Ireland under-19 he was invited to join the England squad however he declined.[20]

He was named in the Ireland under-20 squad for the 2020 Six Nations Under 20s Championship, featuring twice, starting at inside centre against Scotland under-20 and England under-20.[21][22]

In 2021 he joined England Sevens and made his debut at the Malaga leg of the World Sevens, and was later named in the England squad for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.[23]

References

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  1. ^ "Hayden Hyde". www.quins.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  2. ^ "Hayden HYDE - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  3. ^ "Kings Old Boys U16 v Guildford RFC 1st half". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  4. ^ "Ulster Rugby | Ulster A 32 Cardiff Blues A 5". 2019-09-01. Archived from the original on 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  5. ^ "Leinster Rugby | Match Report: Leinster 'A' 55 Ulster 'A' 24". 2022-02-06. Archived from the original on 2022-02-06. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  6. ^ "Dragon News : Dragons take bonus from cup defeat". 2019-09-22. Archived from the original on 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  7. ^ "Leinster Rugby | Match Report: Leinster 'A' 31 Ulster 'A' 10". 2019-10-14. Archived from the original on 2019-10-14. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  8. ^ Sansom, Tom (2023-02-24). "BREAKING: Harlequins Academy Duo Sign New Contracts". Ruck. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  9. ^ "Cassius Cleaves and Hayden Hyde sign new Harlequins contracts". www.quins.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  10. ^ "Hayden Hyde primed for next step in Ireland journey". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  11. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland U-18 Clubs Squad Named For Portugal Trip". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  12. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland Under-18s Begin International Season With Eight-Try Win". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  13. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland U-18 Clubs And Schools Side Get Set For Canada Clashes". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  14. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland U-18 Clubs & Schools Team Rack Up Eight Tries Against Canada U-19s". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  15. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland U-18 Clubs & Schools Team Selected For Second Canada Game". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  16. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland U-18 Clubs & Schools Side Denied By English Comeback In Portsmouth". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  17. ^ "Irish Rugby | Bright Futures Ahead For Ireland U-18 Clubs & Schools' Class Of 2018". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  18. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland Under-18 Men's Sevens Squad Selected For European Championship". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  19. ^ "Irish Rugby | Ireland Under-19s Beaten By Three-Try Australia". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  20. ^ "'It was always Ireland': Hayden Hyde explains why he rejected England's advance to move to Ulster". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2020-01-28. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  21. ^ "Hayden HYDE profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  22. ^ "Hayden Hyde - Ireland - U6N Landing Page". www.sixnationsrugby.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
  23. ^ "England Athletes Profile Hayden Hyde". England Sport. Retrieved 1 April 2024.