John Kelly (rugby union, born 1995)
John Kelly (born 11 October 1995) is an English rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the Gallagher Premiership competition.
Birth name | John Kelly | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 11 October 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Hereford, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Lucton School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | University of Plymouth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kelly originally played for his hometown club Luctonians where he has made over 50 appearances for the team in National League 2 West. He also did a stint in New Zealand playing for North Otago in the Heartland Championship for the 2015 season.[1]
Kelly moved up to National League 1 as he signs for Plymouth Albion from the 2019–20 season. During his time at Plymouth, he was selected for the England Counties team in a two match series against Georgia XV in June 2019.[2]
On 14 July 2020, Kelly moves up to the RFU Championship as he signs for Doncaster Knights from the 2021–22 season.[3] On 13 April 2023, Kelly would leave Doncaster to sign for Gallagher Premiership side Newcastle Falcons on a two-year deal ahead of the 2023–24 season.[4]
References
edit- ^ "RUGBY: Kelly returns to Luctonians following spell in New Zealand". The Hereford Times. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "National League talent set for England Counties tour in Georgia". NCA Rugby. 30 May 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ NEW SIGNING ✍️ Knights add England Counties second row John Kelly from Plymouth Albion RFC. Facebook. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2024.[self-published]
- ^ "Newcastle Falcons sign Doncaster forward John Kelly". Talking Rugby Union. 13 April 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
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