Tom Lambert (rugby union)

{{short description|Scottish rugby union player}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2021}}

{{Use British English|date=April 2021}}

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| birth_name = Thomas Lambert

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| birth_place = Sydney, Australia

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| height= {{convert|1.88|m|ftin|abbr=on}}

| weight= {{convert|117|kg|stlb|abbr=on}}

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| position = Loosehead Prop

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| years1 = 2020–22

| clubs1 = Glasgow Warriors

| apps1 = 5

| points1 = 0

| years2 = 2023-

| clubs2 = NSW Waratahs

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| repyears1 = 2020–22

| repteam1 = Scotland U20

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Tom Lambert (born 20 November 2000){{cite web|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/player/view/16632|work=Ultimate Rugby|title=Tom Lambert|access-date=24 April 2021}} is an Australian rugby union player, now playing with NSW Waratahs. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14. Lambert's primary position is loosehead prop.

Rugby union career

=Professional career=

Lambert was named as a member of the Glasgow Warriors academy for the 2020–21 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.scottishrugby.org/news/fosroc-scottish-rugby-academy-to-align-with-scotlands-professional-teams|title=FOSROC Scottish Rugby Academy to align with Scotland's professional teams|work=Scotland Rugby|date=30 June 2020|access-date=30 June 2020}} He made his debut for Glasgow Warriors in Round 1 of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup against {{Rut|Benetton}}. He became Glasgow Warrior No. 327.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/56872968|title=Rainbow Cup: Benetton 46-19 Glasgow Warriors|work=BBC Sport|date=24 April 2021|access-date=24 April 2021}}

It was announced on 17 August 2022 that Lambert would return to his city of birth for the 2023 season, having signed with the NSW Waratahs.{{Cite web |last=Media |first=Waratahs |date=2022-08-16 |title=NSW Waratahs sign Glasgow Warriors prop Tom Lambert {{!}} Latest Rugby News {{!}} NSW Waratahs |url=https://nsw.rugby/news/nsw-waratahs-sign-glasgow-warriors-prop-tom-lambert-2022816 |access-date=2022-08-16 |website=nsw.rugby |language=en}}

=International career=

Born in Sydney and schooled at Trinity Grammar School, Lambert represented Australian Schools and was part of the Waratahs Academy before heading overseas to Scotland in 2020.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

Lambert represented Scotland’s under-20s side during the 2020 Six Nations, and signed with Glasgow Warriors on an academy contract before graduating to the main team in 2021.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

He was capped by Australia 'A' in 2023.{{cite web | url=https://www.florugby.com/articles/11125223-tonga-defeat-australia-a-side-in-rugby-world-cup-warm-up-match | title=Tonga Defeat Australia 'A' Side in Rugby World Cup Warm-Up Match | date=14 July 2023 }}

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