Roger Wilson (rugby player)

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Roger Wilson (born 21 September 1981) is an Irish rugby union footballer. He plays for Ulster.

Played school rugby at rbai and was a member of the 1998 and 2000 schools cup winning teams. Is also known for an impressive rendition of the "doing the cockney" customised while frequenting the Crescent area of Belfast and Red Light District of Amsterdam, Holland. Roger displays all the physical attributes necessary for a top-class No.8 and this combined with his natural skills have seen him justifiably hold-down a regular starting spot in the Ulster XV since his debut in September 2003 against the Ospreys, and claim the Ulster Player of the Year Award at the end of 2004-05. Roger won his first Irish cap in June 2005 on the tour to Japan and is tipped by many to be a real international prospect, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Harry McKibbin and his two uncles, Harry Jnr and Alastair, who have all represented Ireland.

Roger was part of the Ireland A squad that participated in the Churchill Cup in the USA and Canada in June 2006 Roger didn’t miss a game for Ulster for the entire 2006/07 season and accumulated the most minutes on the pitch with 1,591 minutes and 26 caps. His success continued Internationally when he was once again selected for the Ireland A Churchill Cup Tour in June 2007.

Roger remains one of the most consistent members within Ulster Rugby and this was recognized when he was named Bank of Ireland Player of the Year for the 2006/07 season.

On the 25 January 2008, Northampton Saints Rugby Football Club announced that he has signed to the club for the 2008/2009 season.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Double signing strengthens Saints squad". Retrieved on 2008-01-27.

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