Henry Arundell

Henry Arundell (born 8 November 2002)[1] is an English rugby union player for London Irish in Premiership Rugby, his preferred position is full back.[2]

Henry Arundell
Birth nameHenry Arundell
Date of birth (2002-11-08) 8 November 2002
Place of birthDhekelia, BOT
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb)
SchoolHolt VC Primary School Beechen Cliff School
Harrow School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Full back
Current team London Irish
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– London Irish 20 (50)
Correct as of 24 June 2022
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 England U20s 3 (20)
2022– England 4 (10)
Correct as of 12 February 2023

Early life

Arundell was born on a Royal Air Force base in Dhekelia, a British overseas territory on the island of Cyprus. His father, Ralph Arundell, was an army officer in The Rifles (formerly The Light Infantry) for thirty years. His father has done tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan.[3][4][5] His mother, Jane Arundell is an Adult and Paediatric Nurse, a qualified Health Visitor and works in the NHS as a Public Health Team Leader in Wiltshire. Henry started his sporting career at Holt VC Primary School where he excelled in all sports. Henry attended Harrow School, an all-boys boarding school in London and has been with London Irish since he was 14 years old.[6]

Career

Arundell was highlighted as "one to watch" in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship,[7] and was joint-top try scorer in the competition with four.[8] A number of Arundell's performances and tries drew attention including two tries against Leicester Tigers in a Premiership Rugby Cup semi-final,[9] a 20-minute substitute appearance against Wasps where Arundell scored a try and was named Man of the Match in a 25-point comeback,[10] and a try that started on his own goal-line against Toulon, which gained widespread coverage.[11][12][13]

His performances for London Irish saw him named as Premiership Rugby's young player of the season for 2021-22.[14]

On 10 June 2022 Arundell signed a new contract with London Irish described as "long term".[8] He was then named as an "apprentice player" in England's squad for the summer tour in Australia.[15] He scored a try, from his first touch, on his debut on 2 July 2022, coming on from the bench. [16]

International tries

As of 12 February 2023[17]

Try Opposing team Location Venue Competition Date Result Score
1  Australia Perth, Australia Optus Stadium 2022 England rugby union tour of Australia 2 July 2022 Loss 30 - 28
2  Italy London, England Twickenham Stadium 2023 Six Nations 12 February 2023 Win 31–14

References
  1. "Henry Arundell profile". ItsRugby. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  2. "Henry Arundell London Irish profile". London Irish. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  3. "Henry Arundell Discusses His Quick Climb To The Top After A Great Season With London Irish Nixolympia News". 11 June 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  4. ""Not born in England" - Five things you didn't know about Henry Arundell". Ruck. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  5. Correspondent, Will Kelleher, Deputy Rugby. "Henry Arundell: I feared England's 'big dogs' but I feel right at home". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  6. Evely, John (2 July 2022). "How Bath Rugby missed out on new England sensation Henry Arundell". SomersetLive. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  7. "England U20: Six New and Six Old to Watch". nextgen Rugby. 5 January 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  8. "Henry Arundell: London Irish full-back signs 'long-term' deal". BBC Sport. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  9. Bridge, Bobby (26 April 2022). "Henry Arundell-inspired London Irish end Leicester Tigers' treble hopes". Leicester Mercury. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  10. Heagney, Liam (6 May 2022). "How 'really coachable' 19-year-old produced a 20-minute MOTM cameo". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  11. "Watch: Teenage star Henry Arundell scores stunning try in defeat to Toulon". Rugby Pass. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  12. Coles, Ben (9 May 2022). "The rise of Henry Arundell: Toulon wonder try suggests England prospect is the real deal". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  13. Spink, Alex; Sunderland, Tom (8 May 2022). "Henry Arundell scores incredible solo try as teenager swerves past helpless defenders". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  14. Godwin, Hugh (8 June 2022). "Inside Henry Arundell's breakthrough year, from pub trips with Marcus Smith and Ellis Genge to England hopes". i Newspaper. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  15. "England Summer Tour Squad". Rugby World. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  16. "Henry Arundell scores on England debut | 2nd July 2022 | News". London Irish. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
  17. "Henry ARUNDELL profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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