Tom Grabham (born 20 June 1991) is a Welsh former professional rugby union player who played as a wing or scrum-half. Prior to retirement, Grabham played for the Scarlets and the Ospreys.
| Birth name | Tom Grabham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 20 June 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb; 190 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
editGrabham began playing for Tondu RFC, and came through the Ospreys development system, also playing for Bridgend Ravens and Aberavon RFC.[1] He made his Ospreys debut on 15 October 2011 in an Anglo-Welsh Cup match against Exeter Chiefs.[2] While with the Ospreys, Grabham underwent a positional change, moving from scrum half to wing.[1] Grabham signed a two-year extension with the Ospreys in 2013.[3] He further extended his Ospreys contract in 2015 for another two seasons.[1]
On 27 June 2017, it was announced that Grabham would join the Scarlets for the 2017–18 Pro14 season.[4] Grabham made one appearance for the Scarlets, on 9 September 2017. During the match, Grabham suffered a serious knee injury, and announced his retirement on 13 April 2018.[5]
Grabham is a Wales Sevens international, and captained the team for an event in 2012.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Grabham signs new Ospreys contract". BBC Sport. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Ospreys team to face Exeter Chiefs". www.ospreysrugby.com. 14 October 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Ospreys wing Grabham sings new deal". BBC Sport. 21 March 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Scarlets confirm Prydie & Grabham signings". BBC Sport. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Grabham forced to retire through injury". BBC Sport. 13 April 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ "Tom Grabham to captain Wales Sevens". www.ospreysrugby.com. 27 June 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
External links
edit- Ospreys profile. Archived from the original on 30 November 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
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