| Date of birth | 5 July 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Weston-super-Mare, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 121 kg (19 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Backwell School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University West of England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alex Giltrow (born 5 July 1991) is an English rugby union player who plays for Clifton RFC.
Giltrow has represented England students, after impressing for his university side. University of Western England. [1] Whilst playing for Clevedon Rugby Club, Giltrow was apparently spotted by Clifton RFC Director of Rugby in a chip shop. Once the conversation turned to rugby he was invited to Clifton's pre-season training. Joining Clifton in National League 2 South for the 2015-2016 campaign. In the next season he became a first team regular. Appearing 24 times and as a tighthead prop he managed to score an impressive 6 tries. Giltrow was awarded by Clifton Rugby management, the Coach's Player of the season title. [2]
On 13 September 2017, he was signed by Bristol ahead of the 2017-18 RFU Championship season, having come through a successful trial. [3]
He was released by Bristol in April 2018. Soon re-joining his former side Clifton RFC ahead of the 2018-19 Rugby Union season.
References
- ^ "Homegrown prop Alex Giltrow signed professional terms with Bristol Rugby in September 2017". Bristol Rugby. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Alex Giltrow: From Clevedon Sausage to Clifton Sausage". Clifton Rugby Club. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "How Bristol Rugby fan Alex Giltrow went from the stands to the pitch". Bristol Post. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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| Date of birth | 5 July 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Weston-super-Mare, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 121 kg (19 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Backwell School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University West of England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alex Giltrow (born 5 July 1991) is an English rugby union player who plays for Clifton RFC.
Giltrow has represented England students, after impressing for his university side. University of Western England. [1] Whilst playing for Clevedon Rugby Club, Giltrow was apparently spotted by Clifton RFC Director of Rugby in a chip shop. Once the conversation turned to rugby he was invited to Clifton's pre-season training. Joining Clifton in National League 2 South for the 2015-2016 campaign. In the next season he became a first team regular. Appearing 24 times and as a tighthead prop he managed to score an impressive 6 tries. Giltrow was awarded by Clifton Rugby management, the Coach's Player of the season title. [2]
On 13 September 2017, he was signed by Bristol ahead of the 2017-18 RFU Championship season, having come through a successful trial. [3]
He was released by Bristol in April 2018. Soon re-joining his former side Clifton RFC ahead of the 2018-19 Rugby Union season.
References
- ^ "Homegrown prop Alex Giltrow signed professional terms with Bristol Rugby in September 2017". Bristol Rugby. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Alex Giltrow: From Clevedon Sausage to Clifton Sausage". Clifton Rugby Club. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "How Bristol Rugby fan Alex Giltrow went from the stands to the pitch". Bristol Post. Retrieved 31 December 2017.