John Kelly (rugby union, born 1995)
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Kelly (born 11 October 1995) is an English rugby union player who plays for Newcastle Falcons in the Gallagher Premiership competition.
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.
External links
[edit]- Newcastle Falcons profile
- John Kelly at All.Rugby
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