George Hendy

George Hendy
Date of birth (2002-10-15) 15 October 2002 (age 22)[1]
Place of birthWarwick, England
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)[2]
SchoolKing Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon
UniversityLoughborough University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Full-back
Youth career
Worcester Warriors
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Northampton Saints 35 (80)
Correct as of 1 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 England U20 7 (15)
Correct as of 17 July 2024

George Hendy (born 15 October 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a full-back for Premiership Rugby club Northampton Saints.

Early life

Hendy attended King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon.[3] He studied Geography at Loughborough University and competed for Stratford Athletics Club in track and field and played cricket to district level whilst representing Shipston on Stour.[4]

Career

Hendy started playing rugby at local club Shipston-on-Stour progressing through all their age groups until finally captaining their Colts team. During his youth career, He played at fly-half or centre, but progressed into senior rugby as a full-back and has also been utilised on the wing.[5] Hendy was initially in the academy of Worcester Warriors before joining the Northampton Saints. After playing for their under-18 side he joined up with the Saints’ Senior Academy, signing a professional contract in August 2021.[6][7]

Hendy made his senior debut for Northampton against London Irish in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2021.[8] He scored five tries in his first nine appearances.[9] He started the first five league games of the 2023-24 season and scored four tries in eight appearances in all competitions in the opening months of the season.[10] In April 2024, Hendy scored two tries as Northampton beat Munster to reach the quarter finals of the Champions Cup.[11] He scored a try in their semi-final elimination against Leinster.[12]

In June 2024, Hendy was named player of the match as Northampton beat Bath Rugby 25-21 in the 2023–24 Premiership Rugby final.[13][14]

International career

Hendy has been capped by England at under-20 level, and played in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[15] In July 2022 he scored two tries during a 36-37 defeat against Ireland.[16]

References

  1. ^ "George Hendy". its.Rugby. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  2. ^ "George Hendy". All.Rugby. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ^ "George Hendy". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ^ "Stratford AC athletes Hendy and McKenzie selected at elite level in other sports". Stratford Observer. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  5. ^ "GEORGE HENDY PREVIEWS 'MASSIVE' OPPORTUNITY AS RUGBY RETURNS TO ITV". Premiershiprugby.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  6. ^ Vickers, Tom (10 August 2021). "Saints add duo to Senior Academy as young forward departs". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  7. ^ Vickers, Tom (16 October 2023). "Penny has dropped for Hendy as he earns praise from Saints boss Dowson". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  8. ^ "George Hendy". Northamptonsaints.co.uk. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  9. ^ "George Hendy: Being pigeon-toed helping elusive Northampton full-back". BBC Sport. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  10. ^ Vickers, Tom (11 November 2023). "Huge confidence boost for Hendy as he earns the trust of Saints coaches". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  11. ^ Dore, Richard (7 April 2024). "Investec Champions Cup: Northampton 24-14 Munster - Four-try Saints reach quarters". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  12. ^ Bradley, Jonathan (4 May 2024). "Leinster beat Saints to make Euro final with Lowe treble". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  13. ^ Heagney, Liam (11 June 2024). "George Hendy: 'Tom James is not a happy man with me at the moment'". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  14. ^ Hurcom, Sophie (8 June 2024). "Northampton hold off 14-man Bath in Premiership final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  15. ^ "England U20 squad to face Ireland named". Preniershiprugby.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  16. ^ O'Sullivan, John (5 July 2022). "Sam Prendergast kicks Ireland under-20s to last ditch victory over England in Verona". Irish Times. Retrieved 17 July 2024.