Martin Purdy
Martin Purdy (born 29 October 1981) is an English rugby union player who is currently playing for London Welsh.[1] Purdy's position of choice is at lock.[2]
Career
Purdy was born in Crawley, West Sussex and attended The Judd School in Tonbridge. Following his A-levels, Purdy accepted an offer to study at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, where he completed his undergraduate degree. However, Purdy also signed a part-time contract as an academy player for Premiership side London Wasps, and combined his studies with training while at Cambridge.[3] Purdy gained a Blue at Twickenham in 2000, when he became the youngest forward to represent Cambridge in The Varsity Match in over a decade.[4]
Purdy signed a senior contract with Wasps in 2003 and made 51 appearances for them over the next 4 years before signing for Bath Rugby.[3] After just a year at Bath, Purdy was signed by New Zealand side North Harbour in April 2008, alongside former Wasps team mate Dave Walder.[5] Purdy has also played for L'Aquila, in Italy.
Purdy believes his long golden luscious locks give him strength in the scrum. He even sometimes calls himself Thor!
References
- ^ Where are they now - Martin Purdy - Inside the Locker Room, 15 December 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
- ^ Martin Purdy - Player Details - Sky Sports. Retrieved on 9 March 2009.
- ^ a b Purdy signs for Bath - Guinness Premiership News, 12 March 2007. Retrieved on 9 March 2009.
- ^ Lyles, Christopher (11 December 2000) - Dark Blues ready for lift-off - The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
- ^ Harbour secure top trio - Sky Sports, 2 April 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2009.