Rory Thornton

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Rory Thornton (born 16 March 1995) is a rugby union player who plays for the Cardiff Rugby. His position is lock forward.

Thornton began his rugby career at Bonymaen RFC before joining the Swansea RFC and then the Ospreys. Thornton joined Cardiff on a season long loan prior to the 2018-2019 Pro 14 season and then signed a permanent contract with Cardiff for the following season.