Toby Freeman (born 27 October 1987) was a professional English rugby union player.
| Birth name | Toby Freeman | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 27 October 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Exeter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Freeman starting with Penryn based in Cornwall, then played for Exeter Chiefs whilst studying at the University of Exeter, before making the move overseas to play for Spanish side Ordizia, assisting them in winning the 2012 División de Honor de Rugby Cup, whilst also picking up the Man of the Match award in the process.
Freeman returned to the UK to sign for Rotherham Titans in the RFU Championship from the 2012–13 season.[1] From the 2013–14 season, Freeman signed with rivals Nottingham for four seasons making over 80 appearances for the club. He then signed for Cornish Pirates from the 2017–18 season.[2]
On 21 March 2019, Freeman makes his move to the Premiership Rugby for the first time in his career with Harlequins for the 2019–20 season.[3] On 1 June 2020, Freeman returns to the Championship with London Scottish from the 2020–21 season to combine part time rugby with his career transition into becoming a Financial Advisor. He now works for a Tunbridge Wells based financial planning practice called Forbes Financial.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Rotherham Titans agree new deal with Toby Freeman". Sky Sports. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Toby Freeman joins Cornish Pirates from Nottingham as trio sign new deals". BBC Sport. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Harlequins sign Toby Freeman from Cornish Pirates". Quins. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
- ^ "Scottish sign Toby Freeman from Harlequins". London Scottish. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.