Alan Dymock (born 24 May 1987 in Dundee, Scotland) is a Scottish rugby union journalist. He was previously a player for Glasgow Warriors, Edinburgh, Dundee HSFP and Heriots. He played at an international level for Scotland Club XV. He played as a Prop.[1]
| Date of birth | 24 May 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | High School of Dundee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University of Dundee University of Abertay University of London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Journalist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
editAmateur career
editDymock started playing at Dundee HSFP with his brothers Neil, also a prop, and Andy, a scrum half. His father Tom was a past president and former coach at the club.[2]
In 2008, he moved to Heriot's.[3]
He has also played rugby in Dubai, Canada and Germany.[4]
Professional career
editHe was signed for Edinburgh Rugby's academy system in 2006.[5][6][7]
He moved to Glasgow Warriors academy system in 2007; one of twelve Glasgow academy players that season.[8] He turned out for the Warriors in their pre-season game of 2007–08, against Leeds Carnegie. The Warriors won the match 19 - 6.[9]
International career
editDymock played for Scotland at Under 19 grade.[10][11]
While with Edinburgh academy he played for the Scotland U20 side against Glasgow Warriors on 13 November 2006 at Meggetland.[12]
He also played for the Scotland U20 side in January 2007 against his own Edinburgh side.[13]
He followed the Glasgow and Edinburgh matches with a match against England U20 at the Recreation Ground in Bath. England won 31 - 5.[14]
Dymock played for Scotland Club XV at international level.[15] He last played for international side in 2012.[16] 2013 was the first time in 5 years that no Dymock - either Alan or his brothers - made the Club XV side.[17]
Journalism career
editHe studied journalism at Goldsmith College at the University of London, completing a master's degree.[18]
He was a freelance writer for The Scotsman newspaper from 2012 to 2013.[19]
Dymock joined the magazine Rugby World in 2013. He started as a features writer.[20]
In February 2016 he was named Rugby Journalist of the Year at the British Sports Journalism Awards.[18]
In November 2022, he became editor of Rugby World[21]
References
edit- ^ "Guinness PRO12". pro12rugby.com.
- ^ "Rugby: Heriot's ace Dymock aims to silence brother".
- ^ "History Alan Dymock". Statbunker.
- ^ "Alan Dymock - Green and Gold Rugby". Green and Gold Rugby.
- ^ Solutions, Cyberience Internet. "Edinburgh Rugby Academy". www.edinburghgunners.org.uk.
- ^ "Alan Dymock – Glasgow Warriors Preview". 1 August 2012.
- ^ "National Academy Players 2006-07". old.glasgowhawks.com.
- ^ Macsporran, Socrates (20 April 2018). "Aristotle Armstrong - Scottish Rugby Philosopher: Let's Hope things Develop Properly - But, Might The SRU Still Go With Stupid 6?".
- ^ "Glasgow Name Back-Up Squad - Glasgow Warriors". www.glasgowwarriors.org.
- ^ "Scotland U19s set to face Italy". 21 December 2005.
- ^ "Seven changes for young Scots". 4 April 2005.
- ^ "Glasgow Warriors - Scotland U20s to face Glasgow's back-up team". www.glasgowwarriors.com.
- ^ "Scots Name Side To Face Edinburgh - Scottish Rugby Union". www.scottishrugby.org.
- ^ "Bright Scotland Defence Fails To Cut English Power - Glasgow Warriors". www.glasgowwarriors.org.
- ^ "Alan Dymock, Author at Scottish Rugby Blog". Scottish Rugby Blog.
- ^ "Rugby: Crombie hits the heights in club win". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
- ^ "Scotland Club International Squad Announced - Scottish Rugby Blog". 16 January 2013.
- ^ a b "Alan Dymock from www.rugby-innovation-summit.com". www.rugby-innovation-summit.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
- ^ "Hayward is Sports Writer of the Year for third time". Sports Journalists' Association. 22 February 2016.
- ^ "Alan Dymock, Author at Rugby World". Rugby World.
- ^ "A changing of the guard at Rugby World - Rugby World magazine". 22 September 2022.
External links
edit- Ross Miller and Alan Dymock Archived 30 July 2018 at the Wayback Machine
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