Chris York

Chris York (born 27 December 1989 in Epsom) is a rugby union free agent. He is currently turning out as an inspirational Number 8 for Wimbledon RFC.

Chris York
Birth nameChris York
Date of birth (1989-12-27) 27 December 1989
Place of birthEpsom, Surrey, England
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight104 kg (16 st 5 lb) [1]
SchoolEpsom College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number Eight, Flanker
Current team Newcastle Falcons
Youth career
Sutton & Epsom RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2012
2008–2009
2012–		 Harlequins
Blackheath (loan)
Newcastle Falcons		 ()

He was discovered by Quins through the EPDG system, and was offered a full Academy contract in 2007.[2] He has since worn the Quins shirt on numerous occasions, making his A league debut against Bristol last season, and his full XV debut in the pre-season friendly against Connacht Rugby in August 2008.[2] He spent the 2008–09 season on loan at Blackheath F.C.[2]

York's current position is no. 8, he can also play at flanker.

York represented the England Under 20 team at the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship.[3]

On 4 June 2013, York signed for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership from the 2013-14 season.[4]

References
  1. "Harlequins 1st XV". web page. Harlequins. 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  2. "Harlequins profile". Harlequins official site. 1 July 2009. Archived from the original on 7 December 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-26.
  3. "Under 20s struggle in Tokyo but still too slick for Scots". RFU. 9 June 2009. Retrieved 26 August 2009.
  4. "Newcastle Falcons sign Harlequins back-rower Chris York". The Journal. 4 June 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2015.


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