Siôn Parry (born October 29, 1998) is a Welsh Canadian rugby union player.[1]

Siôn Parry
Date of birth (1998-10-29) October 29, 1998 (age 25)
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight96 kg (212 lb)
SchoolWhitchurch High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2019 Bedwas ()
2019– Pontypridd ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Canada 2 (0)

Early life

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Parry hails from Rhiwbina in the outskirts of Cardiff and was educated at Whitchurch High School.[2]

Rugby career

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An openside flanker, Parry played for Bedwas in the 2017–18 season of the Welsh Premier Division, then moved on to Pontypridd.[3] Parry, whose mother is from Ontario, was called up by Canada in 2023 after their Welsh-born coach Kingsley Jones saw a highlights video of Parry that had been sent to him by a mutual contact. He gained two caps in 2023, both against Tonga, the first off the bench and the second as part of the starting lineup.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pontypridd's Parry earns Canada call-up". BBC Sport. July 5, 2023.
  2. ^ a b James, Ben (August 31, 2023). "Welsh rugby player makes Test debut against superstars after video spotted". Wales Online.
  3. ^ Parsons, David (July 7, 2023). "The Ponty Carpenter Who's Off To Tour With Canada". Dai Sport.