Harry Elrington (born 5 December 1993) is an English rugby union player who plays for Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby.
| Birth name | Harry James Elrington | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 5 December 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Guildford, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 123 kg (19 st 5 lb; 271 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Cranleigh School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Loughborough University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Elrington joined the London Irish academy following his graduation from Loughborough University for the 2015–16 season. He had a loan spell with Rosslyn Park in the National League 1 competition for development.[1] He made his debut in the RFU Championship match with a 36–12 victory over Richmond.[2]
On 7 April 2017, Elrington signed his first professional contract with London Irish, thus promoted to the senior squad from the 2017–18 season.[3] After six seasons playing at Brentford Community Stadium, he departed London Irish to sign for Premiership rivals Gloucester from the 2021–22 season.[4]
Elrington was called up to the England squad on 15 November 2021 as cover for their game against South Africa as part of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series.[5]
References edit
- ^ "INTERVIEW: ELRINGTON ATTRIBUTES BRITISH & IRISH CUP TO DEVELOPMENT". London Irish. 6 March 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "LONDON IRISH SECURE BONUS-POINT VICTORY". London Irish. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "NEW DEAL: ELRINGTON SIGNS NEW CONTRACT". London Irish. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Gloucester Rugby sign 'powerful scrummager' coming into his prime". Gloucestershire Live. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 8 September 2021.
- ^ "Farrell & George out of South Africa Test". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 November 2021.