Henry Walker (rugby union)

Henry Walker (born 10 March 1998) is an English rugby union player who currently plays for Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby as a hooker.

Henry Walker
Birth nameHenry Patrick Walker
Date of birth (1998-03-10) 10 March 1998 (age 26)
Place of birthSolihull, England
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight106 kg (16 st 10 lb)
SchoolBromsgrove School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Old Shillians RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–
2017–2018
Gloucester
Hartpury College
32
6
(5)
(0)
Correct as of 3 December 2020
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)


2016-2017
England U16s
England U17s
England U20s


15
()
()
(5)
Correct as of 3 December 2020

He first played for Old Shillians RFC at age six. He has represented England U16s and U17s, captained at Bromsgrove School and won trophies in the U13 age group at the Millfield Sevens and the Rosslyn Park tournament.[1] He also represented England U18s in a test series held in South Africa back in 2016.[2]

Walker also represented England U20s in 2017 and earned a selection for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. He made his debut for England U20 against Italy in February 2017 [3][4]

He made his debut for Gloucester against the Barbarians in 62-14 heavy loss held at Kingsholm Stadium in November 2015.[5] On 14 February 2019, Walker signed his first professional contract for Gloucester, this promoted to the senior squad from the 2019–20 season.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "EIGHT BATH RUGBY PLAYERS IN ENGLAND UNDER 18 AND UNDER 17 SQUADS". Bath Rugby. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Ted Hill to tour South Africa with England Under 18s". Warriors. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Smith headlines England U20s selection". World Rugby. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Gloucester Rugby youngster is England's two-try hero in opening World Rugby U20 Championship win". Gloucestershire Live. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Barbarians score 10 tries in 62-14 Gloucester win". Barbarians. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Gloucester Rugby announce senior contracts for five youngsters". Gloucestershire Live. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
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