Henry Arundell
Birth name | Henry Arundell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 8 November 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Dhekelia, BOT | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Holt VC Primary School Beechen Cliff School Harrow School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Henry Arundell (born 8 November 2002)[1] is an English rugby union player for Racing 92 in the Top 14, his preferred position is full back.[2]
Early life
Arundell was born on Cyprus in 2002, at the then Royal Air Force base in Dhekelia; a Sovereign Base Area and British Overseas Territory. He spent the first two years of his life on Cyprus before moving back to the United Kingdom.[3]
His father, Ralph Arundell, was an army officer in The Rifles (formerly The Light Infantry) for thirty years, completing tours in Northern Ireland, Iraq and Afghanistan.[4][5][6] His mother, Jane Arundell, is a nurse and health visitor and working for the the NHS.
Arundell started his sporting career from a young age, excelling at various sports while a student at Holt VC Primary School.[7] He subsequently attended Beechen Cliff School in nearby Bath. After his father joined the staff of Harrow School, Arundell enrolled at the all-boys London boarding school, putting him in the catchment area for London Irish's academy, which he joined at 14 years old.[8]
Career
Domestic
Arundell was highlighted as "one to watch" in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,[9] and was the competition's joint-top try scorer, scoring four.[10]
In the Premiership Rugby Cup in 2022, a number of Arundell's performances and tries drew attention including two tries against Leicester Tigers in a semi-final;[11] a 20-minute substitute appearance against Wasps, scoring a try and being named Man of the Match,[12] and a try that started on his own goal-line against Toulon.[13][14][15]
His performances for London Irish saw him named as Premiership Rugby's young player of the season for 2021-22.[16]
On 10 June 2022, Arundell signed a new "long term" contract with London Irish.[10]
After London Irish collapsed into administration in June 2023, Arundell joined Paris-based French side Racing 92 on a free transfer.[17][18]
International
Arundell was named as an "apprentice player" in England's squad for their 2022 tour of Australia.[19] He scored a try, from his first touch, on his debut on 2 July 2022, coming on from the bench. [20] As of July 2023, he has 7 international caps.[21]
International tries
As of 12 February 2023[22]
Try | Opposing team | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result | Score |
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1 | Perth, Australia | Optus Stadium | 2022 England rugby union tour of Australia | 2 July 2022 | Loss | 30 - 28 | |
2 | London, England | Twickenham Stadium | 2023 Six Nations | 12 February 2023 | Win | 31–14 |
References
- ^ "Henry Arundell profile". ItsRugby. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Henry Arundell London Irish profile". London Irish. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Henry Arundell Discusses His Quick Climb To The Top After A Great Season With London Irish". Nix Olympia. 11 June 2022. Archived from the original on 11 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Henry Arundell Discusses His Quick Climb To The Top After A Great Season With London Irish". Nix Olympia. 11 June 2022. Archived from the original on 11 June 2022. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ ""Not born in England" - Five things you didn't know about Henry Arundell". Ruck. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ Correspondent, Will Kelleher, Deputy Rugby. "Henry Arundell: I feared England's 'big dogs' but I feel right at home". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
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- ^ Evely, John (2 July 2022). "How Bath Rugby missed out on new England sensation Henry Arundell". SomersetLive. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ "England U20: Six New and Six Old to Watch". nextgen Rugby. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Henry Arundell: London Irish full-back signs 'long-term' deal". BBC Sport. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Bridge, Bobby (26 April 2022). "Henry Arundell-inspired London Irish end Leicester Tigers' treble hopes". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Heagney, Liam (6 May 2022). "How 'really coachable' 19-year-old produced a 20-minute MOTM cameo". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Watch: Teenage star Henry Arundell scores stunning try in defeat to Toulon". Rugby Pass. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Coles, Ben (9 May 2022). "The rise of Henry Arundell: Toulon wonder try suggests England prospect is the real deal". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Spink, Alex; Sunderland, Tom (8 May 2022). "Henry Arundell scores incredible solo try as teenager swerves past helpless defenders". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Godwin, Hugh (8 June 2022). "Inside Henry Arundell's breakthrough year, from pub trips with Marcus Smith and Ellis Genge to England hopes". i Newspaper. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ Morgan, Charlie; Mairs, Gavin (16 June 2023). "Henry Arundell set to join Racing 92 after London Irish collapse". The Telegraph. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ Westerby, John (7 July 2023). "Henry Arundell's plight encapsulates sad state of English rugby". Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "England Summer Tour Squad". Rugby World. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "Henry Arundell scores on England debut | 2nd July 2022 | News". London Irish. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ Sansom, Tom (16 June 2023). "England's Henry Arundell Completes Shock Move To The Top 14". Ruck. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
- ^ "Henry ARUNDELL profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
External links
- Henry Arundell at Premiership Rugby
- Henry Arundell at ItsRugby.co.uk