John Hawkins (rugby union)
{{Short description|English rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
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| birth_place = Bedford, England
| height = {{convert|1.96|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|117|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}
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| amatteam1 = Northampton Saints Academy
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| ru_ntupdate = 28 July 2024
| years1 = 2018–2023
| years2 = 2023
| years3 = 2023–
| clubs1 = Bristol Bears
| clubs2 = Jersey Reds
| clubs3 = Newcastle Falcons
| apps1 = 37
| apps2 = 3
| apps3 = 13
| points1 = 0
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John Hawkins (born 11 November 1996) is an English rugby union player who competes with Newcastle Falcons in the Premiership Rugby.
Career
Hawkins captained Stowe School and Northampton Saints U18s and represented England versus Wales and France in that age-group. He joined Bristol Bears from Northampton Saints Elite Player Development Group squad.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/bears-quartet-commit-futures-to-the-club/ |publisher=Bristol Bears Rugby |title=Bears quartet commit futures to the club|date=27 January 2020|accessdate=28 July 2024}} He made his Bristol debut from the bench against his old club Northampton in the Premiership Rugby Cup back in October 2018.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/match/northampton-saints-vs-bristol-bears-at-cinch-stadium-at-franklins-gardens-27th-oct-2018/79117 |publisher=Ultimate Rugby |title=Northampton Saints Vs Bristol Bears at cinch Stadium at Franklins Gardens 27th Oct 2018 |date=27 October 2018|accessdate=28 July 2024}} In 2019, Hawkins made his Premiership debut against Wasps at Ashton Gate.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/news/as-it-happened-bristol-bears-22-29-wasps/ |publisher=Bristol Bears Rugby |title=As it happened: Bristol Bears 22-29 Wasps|date=17 February 2019|accessdate=28 July 2024}}
On 15 June 2023, Hawkins signed for Jersey Reds in the RFU Championship for the 2023–24 season.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/the-chance-really-kick-on-8523139 |publisher=Bristol Post |title='The chance to really kick on' - Released Bristol Bears lock lands new club |date=15 June 2023|accessdate=28 July 2024}} After making three senior appearances, Jersey Reds entered liquidation due to financial problems and therefore ceased trading in the Championship.{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/12977372/jersey-reds-championship-club-set-to-enter-liquidation-after-states-assembly-funding-vote-defeated|publisher=Sky Sports|title=Jersey Reds: Championship club set to enter liquidation after States Assembly funding vote defeated|date=15 October 2023|accessdate=28 July 2024}} Therefore, Hawkins returned to the Premiership to sign for Newcastle Falcons on a deal until the end of the 2024–25 season. He made his debut for Newcastle in 14–16 loss to Northampton in the Premiership in October 2023.{{Cite news|url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/newcastle-vs-northampton/107514|publisher=Sky Sports|title=Gallagher Premiership: Northampton earn first win of the season by beating winless Newcastle|date=17 October 2023|accessdate=28 July 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk/players/john-hawkins/ Newcastle Falcons profile]
- [https://www.ultimaterugby.com/john-hawkins Ultimate Rugby profile]
- {{All.Rugby profile|john-hawkins}}
{{Newcastle Falcons squad}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hawkins, John}}
Category:English rugby union players
Category:Bristol Bears players
Category:Newcastle Falcons players