George McGuigan

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George McGuigan
Full name George McGuigan
Date of birth (1993-03-30) 30 March 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Richmond, North Yorkshire, England
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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
2003–09 Mowden Park RFC
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2011– Newcastle Falcons 39 (20)
correct as of 1 Apr 2015.
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2010–2012
2013
Ireland U18
Ireland U20
12
9
(5)
(0)

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 and has represented Ireland U18's, U20's on several occasions.

Club career

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. On 4 February 2014, McGuigan signed a two-year contract extension with Newcastle until the summer of 2016.[2]

International career

Ireland U18

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

Ireland U20

On February 1, 2013, a date which is ever present within the young players mind as a day in which he can celebrate his call up, as well as his friends birthday. McGuigan made his debut against Wales creating several try scoring opportunities as well as injuring himself in the process, only to carry on and make a match saving tackle in his own final third.

References

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External links

  • [1]Newcastle Falcons'Page