George Ford (rugby union)
George Thomas Ford (born 16 March 1993) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Premiership Rugby club Sale Sharks and the England national team.
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| Full name | George Thomas Ford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 March 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Oldham, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb; 13 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Rishworth School St. George's School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Mike Ford (father) Joe Ford (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ford burst onto the scene in 2009 as the youngest player to make his professional debut for the Leicester Tigers at just 16 years old. His illustrious career includes five Premiership finals, securing titles in 2013 and 2022. Ford made his mark on the international stage, earning his first cap for England during the 2014 Six Nations Championship against Wales. Additionally, his contributions to three Rugby World Cup campaigns and the recognition as the World Rugby Junior Player of the Year in 2011 further highlight his exceptional talent and success in the sport.
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