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John Hawkins (rugby union)

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John Hawkins
Birth nameJohn Hawkins
Date of birth (1996-11-11) 11 November 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthBedford, England
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb)
SchoolStowe School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock/Backrow
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Northampton Saints Academy ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–2023
2023
2023–
Bristol Bears
Jersey Reds
Newcastle Falcons
37
3
13
(0)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 28 July 2024

John Hawkins (born 11 November 1996) is an English rugby union player who competes with Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership Rugby.

Career

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Hawkins captained Stowe School and Northampton Saints U18s and represented England versus Wales and France in that age-group. He joined Bristol Bears from Northampton Saints Elite Player Development Group squad.[1] He made his Bristol debut from the bench against his old club Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup back in October 2018.[2] In 2019, Hawkins made his Premiership debut against Wasps at Ashton Gate.[3]

On 15 June 2023, Hawkins signed for Jersey Reds in the RFU Championship for the 2023–24 season.[4] After making three senior appearances, Jersey Reds entered liquidation due to financial problems and therefore ceased trading in the Championship.[5] Therefore, Hawkins returned to the Premiership to sign for Newcastle Falcons on a deal until the end of the 2024–25 season. He made his debut for Newcastle in 14–16 loss to Northampton in the Premiership in October 2023.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Bears quartet commit futures to the club". Bristol Bears Rugby. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Northampton Saints Vs Bristol Bears at cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens 27th Oct 2018". Ultimate Rugby. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  3. ^ "As it happened: Bristol Bears 22-29 Wasps". Bristol Bears Rugby. 17 February 2019. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  4. ^ "'The chance to really kick on' - Released Bristol Bears lock lands new club". Bristol Post. 15 June 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  5. ^ "Jersey Reds: Championship club set to enter liquidation after States Assembly funding vote defeated". Sky Sports. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  6. ^ "Gallagher Premiership: Northampton earn first win of the season by beating winless Newcastle". Sky Sports. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
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