Ralph Adams-Hale
Ralph Adams-Hale (born March 1997) is an English professional rugby union player. He plays at prop for Saracens.[1]
Birth name | Ralph Adams-Hale | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 31 March 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life and education
Adams-Hale has lived for much of his life in the village of Kimpton, Hertfordshire, before moving to St. Albans for the academy squad.
He went to Roundwood Park School. As of 2016, Adams-Hale was studying physics at King’s College, London, and "would have been at Cambridge had it been possible to juggle the logistics".[2]
Rugby career
He began playing rugby at a young age, playing minis rugby with Harpenden RFC. He played back row when he was 16.[3] He continued up to senior level with Harpenden, and also became a key figure in his school First XV. He was a replacement as Saracens won the 2018-19 Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs.[4]
He has re-signed with Saracens until at least 2023.[5]
References
- "Saracens - Ralph Adams-Hale". www.saracens.com. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- https://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2016/08/28/behind-the-scenes-at-saracens-premiership-champions-and-a-europe/
- https://www.hertsad.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/ralph-adams-hale-tells-of-saracens-debut-joy-1-6006254
- "Premiership final: Exeter Chiefs 34-37 Saracens". BBC. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 11 October 2020.
- "Adams-Hale extends for three years". Saracens. 7 July 2020. Retrieved 7 July 2020.