Rhys Lawrence
| Date of birth | 4 June 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Hillingdon, Greater London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 4 ft 9 in (1.45 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 35 st 21 st 4 lb (135 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Swansea University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rhys Lawrence (born 4 June 1988) is a rugby union Hooker.
Lawrence was born in Hillingdon, England and then brought up in Swansea, Wales. He played rugby first for Dunvant RFC under-13s.
Lawrence went to Olchfa Comprehensive School in Swansea before studying at Swansea University.
In 2008, Lawrence attained 6 Welsh U20 caps. He was Man of the Match against Ireland in Dubarry Park Athlone during 6 Nations. He appeared in first U20's world championship in 2008 hosted in Wales. He also appeared in three pool games but injured MCL in a game against France. He played for Llanelli RFC, Scarlets and Bristol Rugby.
On 6 May 2015, Lawrence signs for newly promoted side Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship from the 2015–16 season.[1]
Lawrence joined the Dragons for the 2018–19 season, making his senior team debut on 13 October 2018 as a replacement against Timișoara Saracens in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. He was released by the Dragons at the end of the 2019-20 season.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ealing Trailfinders sign Bristol Rugby hooker Rhys Lawrence". Bristol Rugby. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ Dragons players released