Jacob Henry

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Jacob Henry
Birth nameJacob Henry
Date of birth (2000-08-31) 31 August 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthScotland
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight90 kg (14 st 2 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing / Fullback
Current team Edinburgh Rugby
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Edinburgh Rugby 3 (5)
Correct as of 22 March 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Scotland U20 5 (0)
Correct as of 23 January 2022
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2021– Scotland Sevens 5 (25)
Correct as of 23 January 2022

Jacob Henry (born 31 August 2000)[1] is a Scottish rugby union player who currently plays for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship.[2][3]

Rugby Union career

Professional career

Henry was named in the Edinburgh academy squad for the 2021–22 season.[4] He made his debut for Edinburgh on 23 March 2024 against the Stormers in the Cape Town Stadium, scoring a try in a 43-21 defeat.[5] He has represented Scotland Sevens at one tournament.[6][7]

Sporting positions
Preceded by John Macphail Scholarship
Thomas Jeffrey
Jacob Henry
Kristian Kay
2018 		Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ "Jacob Henry". Edinburghrugby.org. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Hot property Henry: Scottish speedster Jacob making his mark". Talking Rugby Union. 17 February 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  3. ^ "Super6: comeback kid Jake Henry is making up for lost time with Southern Knights". The Offside Line. 18 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  4. ^ "2021-22 Contracted Academy Players confirmed". Scotland Rugby. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Stormers 43-21 Edinburgh: Hosts batter Scots to leapfrog them in URC table". BBC. 23 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  6. ^ "Scotland - Squads - HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series - Malaga". World Rugby Sevens Series. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Dingwall-raised rugby player Jacob Henry puts miles in to reach Commonwealth Games goal". The Press and Journal. 14 July 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.


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