David Wilson (rugby union, born 1985)

David George Wilson (born 9 April 1985) is a former English rugby union player. A tighthead prop, he played for Newcastle Falcons and Bath and represented England at two World Cups.

Dave Wilson
Wilson playing for Bath Rugby in 2013
Birth nameDavid George Wilson
Date of birth (1985-04-09) 9 April 1985
Place of birthSouth Shields, England
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight126 kg (278 lb; 19 st 12 lb)[1]
SchoolHarton Technology College
East Durham College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2009
2009–2016
2016–2019		 Newcastle Falcons
Bath
Newcastle Falcons		 75
136
83		 (5)
(20)
(10)
Correct as of 11 May 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–2009
2009–2015		 England Saxons
England		 4
44		 (0)
(5)
Correct as of 19 May 2019

Club career

Wilson made his debut for Newcastle Falcons in a 2003 League fixture against Bath Rugby.[2][3] After struggling to displace teammate Carl Hayman, Wilson joined Bath for the 2009–10 season.[4] On 22 May 2014 Wilson started for the side that lost to Northampton Saints in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Cardiff Arms Park.[5] The following season saw Bath finish runners up to Saracens in the 2015 Premiership final.[6] He made over 100 appearances during his spell at the Rec.[3][7]

In September 2016 Wilson re-signed with Newcastle Falcons.[7] The Falcons reached the Premiership play-off stage during the 2017–18 season and Wilson played in their semi-final defeat against Exeter Chiefs.[8] In 2019 he retired from Rugby due to injuries and is a student.

International career

Wilson represented England at the 2006 Under 21 Rugby World Championship.[9] He made his debut for the England Saxons side that defeated Ireland A on 1 February 2008.[10]

On 6 June 2009 Wilson made his full England debut in England's 37–15 victory over Argentina at Old Trafford.[11] He was selected for the 2010 tour of Australia and played in the second test victory against the Wallabies to draw the series.[12]

Wilson was a member of the side that won the 2011 Six Nations Championship.[13][14] Later that year he was chosen for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and made his only appearance of the tournament during the pool stage against Romania.[15]

New England coach Stuart Lancaster retained Wilson and in December 2012 he played in a victory over New Zealand.[16] He scored his only international try on 15 November 2014 in a defeat against South Africa.[17][18] Wilson was included in the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup as the hosts failed to reach the knockout phase.[19] His only appearance of the tournament occurred during their ultimate pool fixture against Uruguay which proved to be his last cap for England.[19]

International tries
As of 15 November 2014
Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1  South Africa London, England Twickenham Stadium 2014 end-of-year rugby union internationals 15 November 2014 Loss 28 – 31[18]

Honours

England

Bath

References
  1. "David Wilson". RFU. Archived from the original on 14 September 2011. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
  2. "Newcastle Falcons 19 Bath Rugby 17". Newcastle Falcons. 25 October 2003. Archived from the original on 29 December 2010. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  3. "Bath's David Wilson 'among world's best props' - Mike Ford". BBC Sport. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  4. "Wilson quits Newcastle for Bath". BBC Sport. 5 March 2009. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  5. Osborne, Chris (22 May 2014). "Amlin Challenge Cup final: Bath 16-30 Northampton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  6. Hassan, Nabil (30 May 2015). "Premiership final: Bath 16-28 Saracens". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  7. "David Wilson: Newcastle Falcons re-sign England prop from Bath". BBC Sport. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  8. Pilnick, Brent (19 May 2018). "Premiership: Exeter Chiefs 36-5 Newcastle Falcons". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  9. "England U21s off to flying start". BBC Sport. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
  10. "Varndell shines in Saxons victory". BBC Sport. 2 February 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  11. "England 37–15 Argentina". BBC Sport. 6 June 2009. Retrieved 18 June 2009.
  12. Palmer, Bryn (19 June 2010). "Australia 20-21 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  13. Palmer, Bryn (4 February 2011). "Wales 19-26 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  14. Standley, James (19 March 2011). "2011 Six Nations: Ireland 24-8 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  15. Dirs, Ben (24 September 2011). "Rugby World Cup 2011: England 67-3 Romania". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  16. Fordyce, Tom (1 December 2012). "England 38-21 New Zealand". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  17. "England 28–31 South Africa". BBC Sport. 15 November 2014. Archived from the original on 18 November 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2014.
  18. Fordyce, Tom (15 November 2014). "England 28-31 South Africa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  19. Fordyce, Tom (10 October 2015). "Rugby World Cup 2015: England 60-3 Uruguay". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
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