Tom English (rugby union)

Tom English (born 8 March 1993) is an Australian rugby player, currently playing with the Melbourne Rebels in the Super Rugby. English plays as a centre, however, he can play on the wing.

Tom English

English in 2014
Birth name	Tom English
Date of birth	8 March 1993
Place of birth	Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1 ^1⁄2 in)
Weight	96 kg (15 st 2 lb)
School	Waverley College, Sydney
University	University of Sydney
Children	sianna English
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Sydney University () Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2014–2019 2019– Melbourne Rising Kurita Water Gush 25 7 (110) (0) Correct as of 27 May 2020 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2013–2020 Rebels 97 (110) Correct as of 29 September 2020 National sevens team(s) Years Team Comps 2012 Australia sevens

Rugby career

Rugby sevens

English is a former Australia Sevens representative.[1] In 2011, he was named at inside centre for Sydney University in the final of the Shute Shield. The side was to be captained by Rebels flanker Tim Davidson.[2]

Rebels

In late 2012 English joined the Melbourne Rebels Extended Playing Squad.[3] He stayed with the Rebels into 2013[4] and was named on the bench to play the Western Force in Round 1[5] and ACT Brumbies for Round 2[6] but didn't play.[7] He made his Super Rugby debut when he replaced inside center Rory Sidey against the Reds in Round 4.[8] Seven weeks later he started on the right wing[3][9] and played 58 minutes before being replaced by Lachlan Mitchell.[10]

In 2014, English faced competition for a place in the Rebels centers from Mitch Inman and New Zealand import Tamati Ellison.[11]

In May 2014 English was invited to train with the Wallaby squad preparing for series against France.

Super Rugby statistics

As of 12 September 2020[12]

Season	Team	Games	Starts	Sub	Mins	Tries	Cons	Pens	Drops	Points	Yel	Red
2013	Rebels	9	8	1	625	5	0	0	0	25	0	0
2014		16	16	0	1,239	1	0	0	0	5	0	0
2015		14	12	2	934	2	0	0	0	10	0	0
2016		11	10	1	762	2	0	0	0	10	0	0
2017		14	14	0	1,050	3	0	0	0	15	0	0
2018		16	14	2	1,139	4	0	0	0	20	0	0
2019		14	12	2	856	5	0	0	0	25	0	0
2020		3	3	0	240	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2020 AU		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total		97	89	8	6840	22	0	0	0	110	1	0

References

1. "English earns his call up". Sydney University. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
2. "2011 Grand Final Teams". Sydney University. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
3. Rebels Media Unit (26 April 2013). "Rebels make three changes for Crusaders" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
4. "Tom English Melbourne Rebels Player Profile". Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
5. Rebels Media Unit (12 February 2013). "Rebels Round One team announcement" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
6. Rebels Media Unit (20 February 2013). "Rebels Round Two team announcement" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
7. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Rebels 30-23 Force". South African Rugby Union. 15 February 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
8. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Rebels 13-23 Reds". South African Rugby Union. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
9. Fairbairn, Pete (28 April 2013). "Rebels Beaten, But Can Hold Heads High" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
10. "SA Rugby Match Centre – Crusaders 30-26 Rebels". South African Rugby Union. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2016.
11. Snowden, Darren (16 February 2014). "The Contenders – Centres" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
12. "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.

External links

• Melbourne Rebels Profile