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==Club career==
==Club career==
After attending [[Newcastle University]], he began his club career at Newcastle Falcons. Parling became a first team regular in the [[2005–06 Guinness Premiership|2005–06 season]], winning the players' player of the year award.<ref name="Newcastle profile">{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk/113_564.php|title=Newcastle profile|publisher=Newcastle Falcons Official site|date=25 April 2009|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref> Parling captained Newcastle on several occasions during the 2006–07 season.<ref name="Petrarca Padova 6 Newcastle Falcons 50">{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk/36_2296.php|title=Petrarca Padova 6 Newcastle Falcons 50|publisher=Newcastle Falcons Official site|date=21 January 2007|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref> He was the runner-up for the Gatorade Performance of the Guinness Premiership Season 2008–09.
After attending [[Newcastle University]], he began his club career at Newcastle Falcons. Parling became a first team regular in the [[2005–06 Guinness Premiership|2005–06 season]], winning the players' player of the year award.<ref name="Newcastle profile">{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk/113_564.php|title=Newcastle profile|publisher=Newcastle Falcons Official site|date=25 April 2009|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref> Parling captained Newcastle on several occasions during the 2006–07 season.<ref name="Petrarca Padova 6 Newcastle Falcons 50">{{cite web|url=http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk/36_2296.php |title=Petrarca Padova 6 Newcastle Falcons 50 |publisher=Newcastle Falcons Official site |date=21 January 2007 |accessdate=15 December 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330123316/http://www.newcastle-falcons.co.uk:80/36_2296.php |archivedate=30 March 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> He was the runner-up for the Gatorade Performance of the Guinness Premiership Season 2008–09.


He signed a contract to play for [[Leicester Tigers]] for the 2009/10 season.<ref name="Allen and Parling sign for Tigers ">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/leicester/8168201.stm|title=Allen and Parling sign for Tigers|publisher=BBC|date=24 July 2009|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref>
He signed a contract to play for [[Leicester Tigers]] for the 2009/10 season.<ref name="Allen and Parling sign for Tigers ">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/leicester/8168201.stm|title=Allen and Parling sign for Tigers|publisher=BBC|date=24 July 2009|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref>
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Parling represented England at Under 16s, Under 18s, Under 19s, and Under 21 level.<ref name="Wales U21 19-26 England U21">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/3844941.stm|title=Wales U21 19–26 England U21|publisher=BBC|date=27 June 2004|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref>
Parling represented England at Under 16s, Under 18s, Under 19s, and Under 21 level.<ref name="Wales U21 19-26 England U21">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/international/3844941.stm|title=Wales U21 19–26 England U21|publisher=BBC|date=27 June 2004|accessdate=15 December 2009}}</ref>


He was added to the revised [[England Saxons]] squad as cover for Nick Kennedy on 25 January 2010.<ref name="England Saxons EPS Update">{{cite web|url=http://www.rfu.com/News/2010/January/News%20Articles/250110_Revised_Saxons|title=England Saxons EPS Update|publisher=RFU Official site|date=25 January 2010|accessdate=25 January 2010}}</ref> He played in the wins against Ireland A and Italy A.<ref name="England Saxons 17-13 Ireland A">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8490193.stm|title=England Saxons 17–13 Ireland A |publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref><ref name="Leicester Tigers star handed England Saxons start">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/article-1805357-detail/article.html|title=Leicester Tigers star handed England Saxons start|publisher=Leicester Mercury online|date=4 February 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref> Parling was selected in the 44-man {{nrut|England}} squad to tour Australia in June 2010, and played in the first game against the [[Australian Barbarians]],<ref name="Australian Barbarians 28 England 28">{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/rugby_union/3004881/Australian-Barbarians-28-England-28.html |title=Australian Barbarians 28 England 28|publisher=Sun online|date=8 June 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010|location=London|first=Dean|last=Scoggins}}</ref> though missed out on selection for the second as a result of a neck injury.<ref name="Tiger Parling missed England match through injury">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/sport/Tiger-Parling-missed-England-match-injury/article-2307382-detail/article.html|title=Tiger Parling missed England match through injury|publisher=Leicester Mercury online|date=15 June 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref>
He was added to the revised [[England Saxons]] squad as cover for Nick Kennedy on 25 January 2010.<ref name="England Saxons EPS Update">{{cite web|url=http://www.rfu.com/News/2010/January/News%20Articles/250110_Revised_Saxons |title=England Saxons EPS Update |publisher=RFU Official site |date=25 January 2010 |accessdate=25 January 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100129170414/http://www.rfu.com:80/News/2010/January/News%20Articles/250110_Revised_Saxons |archivedate=29 January 2010 |df=dmy }}</ref> He played in the wins against Ireland A and Italy A.<ref name="England Saxons 17-13 Ireland A">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8490193.stm|title=England Saxons 17–13 Ireland A |publisher=BBC Sport|date=31 January 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref><ref name="Leicester Tigers star handed England Saxons start">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/news/article-1805357-detail/article.html|title=Leicester Tigers star handed England Saxons start|publisher=Leicester Mercury online|date=4 February 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref> Parling was selected in the 44-man {{nrut|England}} squad to tour Australia in June 2010, and played in the first game against the [[Australian Barbarians]],<ref name="Australian Barbarians 28 England 28">{{cite news|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/rugby_union/3004881/Australian-Barbarians-28-England-28.html |title=Australian Barbarians 28 England 28|publisher=Sun online|date=8 June 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010|location=London|first=Dean|last=Scoggins}}</ref> though missed out on selection for the second as a result of a neck injury.<ref name="Tiger Parling missed England match through injury">{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/sport/Tiger-Parling-missed-England-match-injury/article-2307382-detail/article.html|title=Tiger Parling missed England match through injury|publisher=Leicester Mercury online|date=15 June 2010|accessdate=15 June 2010}}</ref>


In January 2012, Parling was called up to the England senior squad in preparation for their Six Nations campaign as an injury replacement for Louis Deacon. He earned two caps off the bench before starting at lock against Wales, in a tightly-fought loss. His good performance (particularly at the line-out) saw him retained at lock for the following wins against France and Ireland, where he put in even better performances which saw him run the offensive and defensive line-outs well. He finished the tournament as the first-choice lock, ahead of [[Tom Palmer (rugby union)|Tom Palmer]].
In January 2012, Parling was called up to the England senior squad in preparation for their Six Nations campaign as an injury replacement for Louis Deacon. He earned two caps off the bench before starting at lock against Wales, in a tightly-fought loss. His good performance (particularly at the line-out) saw him retained at lock for the following wins against France and Ireland, where he put in even better performances which saw him run the offensive and defensive line-outs well. He finished the tournament as the first-choice lock, ahead of [[Tom Palmer (rugby union)|Tom Palmer]].
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*[http://www.leicestertigers.com/squad/players.php?player=4817&includeref=dynamic Geoff Parling profile] at Leicester Tigers
*[http://www.leicestertigers.com/squad/players.php?player=4817&includeref=dynamic Geoff Parling profile] at Leicester Tigers
*[http://www.rfu.com/squadsandplayers/englandelite/geoffparling Geoff Parling profile] at the RFU
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130925162627/http://www.rfu.com/squadsandplayers/englandelite/geoffparling Geoff Parling profile] at the RFU


{{England Squad 2015 Rugby World Cup}}
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Revision as of 10:41, 9 January 2017

Geoff Parling
Parling playing for Leicester Tigers in 2012
Birth nameGeoff Parling
Date of birth (1983-10-28) 28 October 1983 (age 40)
Place of birthStockton-on-Tees, England
Height1.99 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb)[1]
Schoolm:Durham School
UniversityNewcastle University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team Exeter Chiefs
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2003–2009
2009–2015
2015–
Newcastle Falcons
Leicester Tigers
Exeter Chiefs
114
92
24
(30)
(15)
(10)
Correct as of 27 August 2015
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010-2012
2012–
2013
England Saxons
England
British and Irish Lions
27
42
5
(20)
(10)
(5)
Correct as of 10 October 2015

Geoff Parling (born 28 October 1983 in Stockton-on-Tees, England) is a rugby union player. He plays for Exeter Chiefs as a lock. He has also represented England on 29 occasions and the British and Irish Lions 3 times.

Club career

After attending Newcastle University, he began his club career at Newcastle Falcons. Parling became a first team regular in the 2005–06 season, winning the players' player of the year award.[2] Parling captained Newcastle on several occasions during the 2006–07 season.[3] He was the runner-up for the Gatorade Performance of the Guinness Premiership Season 2008–09.

He signed a contract to play for Leicester Tigers for the 2009/10 season.[4]

His debut for Leicester Tigers came against the club he had just left, and his first start for the club was in the Heineken Cup clash with Benetton Rugby Treviso. He also played in the Friendly match against South Africa, which the Tigers won 22–17.[5]

Injuries to other Tigers players helped him to hold down a starting berth at lock, and the Tigers topped the table. They went on to win the 2009-10 Guinness Premiership final 33–27 against Saracens.[6] Parling stole a vital line-out in the final minute of the game, which was right on the Tigers' try-line. He was voted Newcomer of the Year by Tigers supporters.[7]

On 29 January 2015, it was announced Parling had signed for Exeter Chiefs on a two-year deal.[8]

International career

Parling represented England at Under 16s, Under 18s, Under 19s, and Under 21 level.[9]

He was added to the revised England Saxons squad as cover for Nick Kennedy on 25 January 2010.[10] He played in the wins against Ireland A and Italy A.[11][12] Parling was selected in the 44-man England squad to tour Australia in June 2010, and played in the first game against the Australian Barbarians,[13] though missed out on selection for the second as a result of a neck injury.[14]

In January 2012, Parling was called up to the England senior squad in preparation for their Six Nations campaign as an injury replacement for Louis Deacon. He earned two caps off the bench before starting at lock against Wales, in a tightly-fought loss. His good performance (particularly at the line-out) saw him retained at lock for the following wins against France and Ireland, where he put in even better performances which saw him run the offensive and defensive line-outs well. He finished the tournament as the first-choice lock, ahead of Tom Palmer.

In April 2013, he was selected for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia.

International tries

Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result
1  Scotland London, England Twickenham 2013 Six Nations Championship 2 February 2013 Won

References

  1. ^ "Leicester Tigers: The Team". Leicester Tigers website. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Newcastle profile". Newcastle Falcons Official site. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Petrarca Padova 6 Newcastle Falcons 50". Newcastle Falcons Official site. 21 January 2007. Archived from the original on 30 March 2010. Retrieved 15 December 2009. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Allen and Parling sign for Tigers". BBC. 24 July 2009. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  5. ^ "Leicester 22–17 South Africa". BBC Sport. 6 November 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  6. ^ Foy, Chris (31 May 2010). "Tigers pounce to give Lewis Moody a victorious send off". London: Daily Mail.
  7. ^ "Hamilton named Supporters' Player of the Season". Leicester Tigers website. 4 May 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  8. ^ "Geoff Parling: Exeter Chiefs to sign Leicester Tigers lock". BBC Sport. 29 January 2015.
  9. ^ "Wales U21 19–26 England U21". BBC. 27 June 2004. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
  10. ^ "England Saxons EPS Update". RFU Official site. 25 January 2010. Archived from the original on 29 January 2010. Retrieved 25 January 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  11. ^ "England Saxons 17–13 Ireland A". BBC Sport. 31 January 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  12. ^ "Leicester Tigers star handed England Saxons start". Leicester Mercury online. 4 February 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  13. ^ Scoggins, Dean (8 June 2010). "Australian Barbarians 28 England 28". London: Sun online. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
  14. ^ "Tiger Parling missed England match through injury". Leicester Mercury online. 15 June 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2010.

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