Tim Swinson

Tim Swinson
Birth name Timothy James Montagu Swinson
Date of birth (1987-02-17) 17 February 1987
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 117 kg (18 st 6 lb; 258 lb) [1]
School Oundle School
University Newcastle University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006-08
2017-18
2018-		 Tynedale RFC
Ayr
Glasgow Hawks		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2012
2012–		 Newcastle
Glasgow		 120
125		 (65)
(90)
Correct as of 24 March 2018
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013– Scotland 38 (5)
Correct as of 23 June 2018

Tim Swinson (born 17 February 1987 in London, England) is a Scotland international rugby union player. His preferred position is lock. He plays for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Swinson was drafted to Ayr in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017-18 season.[2]

Swinson has been drafted to Glasgow Hawks in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018-19 season.[3]

Professional career

Swinson has played for Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership. He made his Newcastle 1st XV debut against Bath during the 2007–08 season. Swinson ended a disappointing season for the Newcastle Falcons by being named the Falcons Player of the Year.

He signed a deal with Glasgow Warriors to join them from Newcastle Falcons in the 2012–13 season.

International career

He has played for Scotland 'A' making his debut in 2013 against England Saxons[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Aviva Premiership Rugby - Newcastle Falcons". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 2 February 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "Pro-player draft".
  3. ↑ http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/18/08/21/tennent%E2%80%99s-premiership-clubs-decide-pro-player-draft
  4. ↑ "England Saxons 9-13 Scotland A". web page. BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
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