Henry Walker (born 10 March 1998) is an English rugby union player who currently plays for Northampton Saints in the Premiership Rugby as a hooker.
| Birth name | Henry Patrick Walker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 10 March 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Solihull, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Bromsgrove School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
On 23 June 2023, Walker signed for Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship from the 2023-24 season.[7] On 13 December 2024, he left the club with immediate effect to join Premiership rivals Northampton Saints from the 2024-25 season.[8]
References
edit- ^ "EIGHT BATH RUGBY PLAYERS IN ENGLAND UNDER 18 AND UNDER 17 SQUADS". Bath Rugby. 18 October 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Ted Hill to tour South Africa with England Under 18s". Warriors. 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Smith headlines England U20s selection". World Rugby. 21 May 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Barbarians score 10 tries in 62-14 Gloucester win". Barbarians. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby announce senior contracts for five youngsters". Gloucestershire Live. 14 February 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- ^ "Welcome Henry Walker". Ealing Trailfinders. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Henry Walker: Northampton Saints sign Ealing Trailfinders hooker". BBC Sport. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.