Adam Brocklebank
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| Birth name | Adam Thomas Brocklebank | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 6 September 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Ormskirk, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 125 kg (19 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Durham University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Adam Brocklebank (born 6 September 1995)[1] is an English rugby union player for Newcastle Falcons in Premiership Rugby. His preferred position is as a Prop.
Club career[edit]
Brocklebank was a late-comer to rugby, first showing interest into the sport at the age of 16. initially a back row, Brocklebank played his first games for Ormskirk Rugby Club and Myerscough College. After beginning his studies at Durham University, Brocklebank was spotted by Newcastle Falcons and represented the club's A-League team in 2014/15 before signing with the Falcons' senior academy the following summer. He was awarded a senior contract in February 2017, to begin the following season after the end of his degree.[2]
In his new role as a prop, Brocklebank has represented both England Counties U18s and England Students. He made his first team debut during the 2016-2017 season.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Adam Brocklebank". ESPN. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "Congratulations Adam Brocklebank". Durham University Rugby. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Newcastle Falcons Profile". Newcastle Falcons. Retrieved 27 November 2018.