Will Goodrick-Clarke (born 29 December 1995) is an English rugby union player who plays for Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership.
| Birth name | Will Goodrick-Clarke | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 29 December 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cheltenham, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 124 kg (19 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Cheltenham College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Oxford Brookes University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Goodrick-Clarke was part of the Gloucester academy before signed on to play for Richmond from the 2016-17 RFU Championship season. He was named in The Rugby Paper's 2018/19 Championship Dream Team, as voted for by the coaches from the 12 clubs in the league.[1]
On 15 May 2019, Goodrick-Clarke was signed by London Irish during the 2019-20 Gallagher Premiership season.[2] During his time in the green exile jersey, Goodrick-Clarke made over 50 club appearances, becoming a key figure amongst the ranks of the aspiring side. Spotted by former England coach Eddie Jones, he was involved in multiple international training camps before a non-capped appearance came in 2022 against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium.[3]
After Irish entered administration due to financial reasons and suspended from the Premiership, Goodrick-Clarke was signed by Championship side Ealing Trailfinders for the 2023–24 season.[4][5]
On 14 June 2024, Goodrick-Clarke returned to the Premiership competition with Exeter Chiefs from the 2024–25 season.[6]
References
edit- ^ "London Irish trio named in Championship Dream Team". London Irish. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "London Irish bolster front row stocks and two players re-sign with the Club". London Irish. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "England 21-52 Barbarians: Invitational side batter Eddie Jones' team despite Will Skelton red card". Sky Sports. 19 June 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "London Irish file for administration after being suspended from Gallagher Premiership and all leagues by RFU". Sky Sports. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Ealing Trailfinders thank players leaving at the end of the season". Ealing News. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Will Goodrick-Clarke: Exeter sign former London Irish prop from Ealing". BBC Sport. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.