Full name | George McGuigan | ||
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Date of birth | 30 March 1993 | ||
Place of birth | Richmond, North Yorkshire, England | ||
Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 1⁄2 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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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.
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.
After successfully completing trials in 2010 McGuigan was selected to represent the Ireland U18 squad.
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