George McGuigan

George McGuigan
Full name George McGuigan
Date of birth 30 March 1993 (1993-03-30) (age 18)
Place of birth Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
Height 1.94 m (6 ft 4 12 in)[1]
Weight 104 kg (16 st 5 lb)[1]
School Gosforth Academy
Occupation(s) Professional rugby union player
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Hooker
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
2003 - 2009 Mowden Park RFC, Darlington RFC
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2011– Newcastle Falcons 0 0
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2010- Ireland U-18 4 0
correct as of 4 December 2011.

George McGuigan (born 30 March 1993 in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England) is a rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership. His position is Hooker (rugby union) and has represented Ireland U18's.

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Club career

Before the Falcons

McGuigan was born in Richmond, North Yorkshire and first played rugby for Richmond' High School, before moving to Newcastle to further continue his rugby career at Gosforth Academy. McGuigan was part of the Newcastle Falcons academy scheme which saw several Falcons academy players link up with the school to continue their studies and academy training during post-16.

Newcastle Falcons

McGuigan is currently a member of the first team squad after joining the club professionally in 2011. He did however make an appearance for Newcastle Falcons A vs Worcester in April 2011, Although he still awaits his full senior debut for the club.

International career

Ireland U18

After successfully completing trials in 2010 McGuigan was selected to represent the Ireland U18 squad.

References

  1. ^ a b "George McGuigan - Player Profiles - Newcastle Falcons". Newcastle Falcons. http://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/player/george-mcguigan. Retrieved 4th January 2012. 

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