Andrew Turner (rugby union, born 2002)
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| Date of birth | 16 February 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Somerset, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 115 kg (254 lb; 18 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | SGS Filton College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andrew Turner (born 16 February 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for Bristol Bears.[1]
Early career
[edit]Turner attended Filton College and played for Weston-super-Mare RFC before joining the Bristol Bears academy.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Turner joined the Bristol Bears academy in 2020. He made his club debut in the 2021–22 Premiership Rugby Cup against Worcester Warriors, before making a further two appearances in the 2022–23 Premiership Rugby Cup.[3] During this period he was dual-registered with Dings Crusaders RFC.[4]
In early 2023, Turner moved to New Zealand to represent Sumner RFC, who have a partnership with Bristol Bears.[5] Due to an injury crisis at the Crusaders, Turner was a late inclusion in their side for Round 11 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Force,[6] making his debut as a substitute in the same fixture.[7] He made a second and last appearance in round 13 against Moana Pasifika.[8]
In June 2022 Turner represented England U20 and received a red card against France.[9][10]
On 28 June 2024, Turner would join Championship side Doncaster Knights on a season-long loan for the 2024-25 season for further game development.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Andrew Turner". Bristol Bears. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Former Weston-super-Mare colt Andrew Turner again on the bench for England U20s". Weston-super-Mare RFC. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Evely, John (21 November 2021). "Bristol Bears debutants taught a valuable lesson in Worcester Warriors mauling". Bristol Post. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "BREAKING: Six Bristol Bears players sign new deals". Ruck.co.uk. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Turner makes Crusaders debut in Super Rugby". Bristol Bears. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Crusaders vs. Force". SANZAAR. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ Evely, John (17 May 2023). "Bristol Bears academy prop propelled into Super Rugby crucible as 'gap year' takes special turn". Bristol Post. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Moana Pasifika vs. Crusaders". SANZAAR. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "Turner set for England U20 debut against South Africa". Bristol Bears. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
- ^ Cossali-Francis, Marcello; Wort, George (30 June 2022). "England U20 v France U20". Worcester News. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "NEW SIGNING | Turner Joins the Knights". DRFC. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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