Tom Wood (rugby union)
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Tom Wood is an English
rugby union
player for Northampton Saints
in the Aviva Premiership.
He plays as flanker
but can also play at number eight.
Wood, who was educated at the Woodlands School and Sports College, Coventry, made his debut for Worcester Warriors against Bath
in the opening round of the 2007–08 Guinness Premiership. Earlier in his career he spent some time in New Zealand and played for provincial team North Otago
.
Wood was on the losing side in the final of the 2007-08 European Challenge Cup
. In January 2010, Wood agreed to join the Northampton Saints
.
Later that month, he made his debut for the England Saxons
, against Ireland A
.
Tom Wood made his debut for England against Wales in Cardiff in the opening game of the Six Nations, on 4 February 2011. He then played in the victories against Italy and France.
He was awarded the 2011 Aviva Premiership Player of the Season award and was shortlisted
by the Rugby Players' Association for their Players' Player of the Year award alongside Chris Ashton
, Chris Budgen
, Nick Evans, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu and Thomas Waldrom
and for their Young Player of the Year award alongside Owen Farrell
, Courtney Lawes
, Joe Marler
, Charlie Sharples
and Manu Tuilagi
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
player for Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints are a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. The Northampton Saints were formed in 1880. They play in green, black and gold colours. They play their home games at Franklin's Gardens, which has a capacity of 13,591....
in the Aviva Premiership.
He plays as flanker
Flanker (rugby union)
A flanker is a position in the sport of rugby union. Flankers play in the forwards, and are generally classified as either blindside, or openside flankers; numbers six and seven respectively. The name comes from their position in a scrum in which they flank each set of forwards...
but can also play at number eight.
Wood, who was educated at the Woodlands School and Sports College, Coventry, made his debut for Worcester Warriors against Bath
Bath Rugby
Bath Rugby is an English professional rugby union club that is based in the city of Bath. They play in the Aviva Premiership league...
in the opening round of the 2007–08 Guinness Premiership. Earlier in his career he spent some time in New Zealand and played for provincial team North Otago
North Otago Rugby Football Union
The North Otago Rugby Football Union is a New Zealand rugby union province based in Oamaru and current holders of the Meads cup, the top trophy in the Heartland Championship. They are one of the strongest teams in The Heartland Championship, winning the Meads Cup section of the competition in its...
.
Wood was on the losing side in the final of the 2007-08 European Challenge Cup
2007-08 European Challenge Cup
The 2007–08 European Challenge Cup was the 12th year of the European Challenge Cup, the second tier rugby union cup competition below the Heineken Cup. The tournament was held between November 2007 and May 2008.-Pool 1:-Pool 2:-Pool 3:-Pool 4:...
. In January 2010, Wood agreed to join the Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints are a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. The Northampton Saints were formed in 1880. They play in green, black and gold colours. They play their home games at Franklin's Gardens, which has a capacity of 13,591....
.
Later that month, he made his debut for the England Saxons
England Saxons
England Saxons is the current name of England's men's second national rugby union team. The team has previously been known by a number of names, such as England B, Emerging England and, most recently, England A...
, against Ireland A
Ireland A national rugby union team
The Ireland Wolfhounds are the second national rugby union team behind the Irish national side. They have previously competed in the Churchill Cup together with the England Saxons and the full national teams of Canada and the United States as well as selection of other nations' 1st, 2nd and 3rd...
.
Tom Wood made his debut for England against Wales in Cardiff in the opening game of the Six Nations, on 4 February 2011. He then played in the victories against Italy and France.
He was awarded the 2011 Aviva Premiership Player of the Season award and was shortlisted
Short list
A short list or shortlist is a list of candidates for a job, prize, award, political position, etc., that has been reduced from a longer list of candidates . The length of short lists varies according to the context.-U.S...
by the Rugby Players' Association for their Players' Player of the Year award alongside Chris Ashton
Chris Ashton
Chris Ashton is an English rugby union player who has represented England in both Rugby League and Rugby Union...
, Chris Budgen
Chris Budgen
Lieutenant Corporal Chris Budgen is a Rugby Union player for Exeter Chiefs in the Aviva Premiership. He made his debut for Exeter on 30 September 2008 against Esher...
, Nick Evans, Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu and Thomas Waldrom
Thomas Waldrom
Thomas Waldrom is a New Zealand born rugby Number 8 who represents England.His nickname is Thomas the Tank Engine because of his first name and his tank like stature.-Provinces:...
and for their Young Player of the Year award alongside Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell
Owen Farrell is a rugby union player currently playing for Guinness Premiership side Saracens. He is Andy Farrell's son.His primary position is centre, but he often plays flyhalf/centre...
, Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes is a professional rugby player for Northampton Saints, who play in the Aviva Premiership. Lawes is a versatile player, equally at home in the second and back rows. Indeed, he is the very epitome of the modern rugby forward, more akin to a basketball player thanks to an athletic...
, Joe Marler
Joe Marler
Joe Marler is a rugby union player for Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership, playing primarily as a prop. Marler was called up to the England U20's squad for the 2009 U20 Six Nations, but was sadly injured throughout. He was called up to represent England U20's throughout the Junior World...
, Charlie Sharples
Charlie Sharples
Charlie Sharples is an English rugby union footballer, currently playing in the Guinness Premiership for Gloucester. He plays as a wing....
and Manu Tuilagi
Manu Tuilagi
Manu Samoa Tuilagi is a Samoan born British professional rugby union player who currently plays for Aviva Premiership side Leicester Tigers...
.