Gordon Sykes
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| Place of birth | Scotland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gordon Sykes (born Scotland) is a Scottish former rugby union player for Glasgow Warriors and Ayr, who played at the Tighthead Prop position.[1]
Amateur level
[edit]He played for Ayr RFC in the British and Irish Cup.[3][4][5]
Professional level
[edit]In 2001-02 season, Sykes was called up for a combined Glasgow - Edinburgh team to face Newcastle Falcons 'A' side.[6][7] He also played in the Glasgow side that faced Northampton Saints.[8] He was named in Glasgow's squad to face the Scotland U21 side.[9]
In season 2002-03, Sykes remained in Glasgow Warriors squad. He played for the Warriors in their match against Scottish Exiles.[10] He was in Glasgow's side that faced Harlequins.[11]
Sykes was a backup player for Glasgow Warriors for season 2003-04.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Glasgow Warriors - Crunch match for Ayr".
- ^ "Glasgow Warriors - Bonus point wins for Ayr and Hawks".
- ^ "Three Warriors in Ayr squad".
- ^ "Ayr look to kick-start campaign".
- ^ "Johnnie Beattie in Ayr squad".
- ^ "Seven-Try Win For Combined Team - Scottish Rugby Union".
- ^ "Comeback Match For Alan Bulloch - Scottish Rugby Union".
- ^ "New locks installed at Glasgow".
- ^ "SRU asks Parker for explanation".
- ^ "Barry Irving Returns After Nine Months" Absence - Glasgow Warriors".
- ^ "Glasgow are no match for the glamour boys' cutting edge Worrying signs for the Scottish game as both Glasgow and new Borders team struggle before season starts in earnest".
- ^ "Glasgow'S Back-Up Players - Glasgow Warriors".
- ^ "Glasgow'S Back-Up Players - Scottish Rugby Union".
External links
[edit]- Ayr tighten their grip - Glasgow Warriors.com
- Week Six - Glasgow Warriors.com
- Rugby: Division two matches - The Scotsman
- Statbunker Profile
- Currie v Ayr preview - Ayr RFC
- BT Premiership One round-up - BBC
- Ayr Rugby Club struggle to beat Hawick at Millbrae - Daily Record
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