Alex Walker (rugby union, born 1984)

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Alex Walker
Date of birth (1984-02-18) 18 February 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthSydney, Australia
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker, Prop
Current team Newcastle Falcons
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Eastwood Rugby Club ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2006–2009
2009–2011
2011-
Saracens
Newcastle Falcons
Esher
6 (5)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Australia U21

Alex Walker (born 18 February 1984 in Sydney, Australia) is a rugby union hooker or prop for Esher in the Aviva Championship.

Although Walker started playing in his native Australia and has represented the Australia national under-21 rugby union team, he is qualified to play for England.[1]

Walker joined the Newcastle Falcons in the Summer of 2009 from Saracens.[2]

Trivia[edit]

His father Roger Walker is a former IFBB Mr. Universe. He won that title in 1976.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Saracens profile". Archived from the original on 29 March 2008. Retrieved 6 December 2008.
  2. ^ "Falcons bring in Sarries' Walker". BBC. 19 June 2009. Archived from the original on 23 June 2009. Retrieved 19 June 2009.