Stuart Grimes

Stuart Grimes
Birth nameStuart Brian Grimes
Date of birth (1974-04-04) 4 April 1974 (age 50)
Place of birthAberdeen, Scotland
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
UniversityUniversity of Edinburgh
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
- Watsonians RFC ()
– Edinburgh University RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Caledonia Reds ()
– Glasgow Warriors ()
– Petrarca Rugby ()
– Border Reivers ()
– Newcastle Falcons ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
- North and Midlands ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Scotland 71

Stuart Grimes (born 4 April 1974) is a Scottish former international rugby player and captain. Grimes' previous clubs include Padova, Border Reivers,[1] Newcastle Falcons, Caledonia Reds, Glasgow Warriors,[2] Watsonians and Edinburgh University RFC. He was previously Newcastle Falcons forwards coach.

Whilst at Newcastle he started in both the 2001[3] and 2004 Anglo-Welsh Cup finals as Newcastle emerged victorious from both.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Borders complete Grimes signing". BBC Sport. 17 July 2006. Retrieved 16 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Rugby Union: France feel the power of Scotland". The Independent. London. 12 April 1999. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Newcastle snatch Cup glory". BBC. 24 February 2001. Retrieved 26 December 2009.
  4. ^ "Newcastle 37–33 Sale". BBC. 17 April 2004. Retrieved 26 December 2009.