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Tom Rees (rugby union, born 1984)

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Tom Rees
BornThomas Rees
(1984-09-11) 11 September 1984 (age 41)
London, England
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb) [1]
School Harriet Costello Comprehensive School
RGS High Wycombe
University Imperial College London [2]
Occupation Doctor
Rugby union career
Position Flanker
Youth career
1997–2000 Basingstoke RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2004–2012 London Wasps 113 (60)
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2006 England A 1 (0)
2007–2008 England 15 (5)
Correct as of 29 November 2008
Medal record
Men's Rugby union
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
Rugby World Cup
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg France 2007 Squad

Thomas Rees (born 11 September 1984) is an English former rugby union footballer. A flanker, he spent his whole career with London Wasps and represented England at youth and senior level.

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Early life

Rees was born in London to a Welsh father and grew up in Basingstoke. [3] He began playing rugby at Harriet Costello Secondary School (now The Costello School) in 1996. [3] He also joined the youth team at Basingstoke RFC the following year. [3] Under the guidance of Andy Bloodworth (of Chineham RFC) and Dave Luff, Rees progressed in the sport, initially playing in the centre before eventually specialising at openside flanker. Rees was eventually selected for England U16s, where he was awarded player of the year, and which led to his receiving offers from many Rugby-playing grammar schools: he chose to attend The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe. [4]

As of May 2020, Rees is a doctor at Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, having studied at Imperial College London. [5]

Club career

Rees signed for London Wasps on an academy contract, and after two years and having just broken into the first team, he was offered a first team contract, which he re-signed on a two-year deal. During the 2003–2004 campaign he made his club debut in a game against Harlequins. [6]

Rees played in the 2006–07 Heineken Cup quarter-final win over Leinster and semi-final victory against Northampton Saints. [7] [8] He started in the 2007 Heineken Cup final as Wasps beat Leicester Tigers to become champions of Europe. [9] The following season saw him score a try during the 2007–08 Premiership Rugby final which saw Wasps again overcome Leicester to win the league title. [10]

On 10 March 2012, Rees was forced to retire from Rugby on medical advice he received after sustaining a knee injury. [11]

International career

Rees represented England at every youth level from Under-16 up to Under-21. [11] He was part of the England side that finished fifth at the 2004 Under 21 Rugby World Championship. [12] Rees captained England U21 during the 2005 Junior Six Nations. [4]

In March 2006 Rees represented England A in a defeat against Ireland A. [13] He had a string of injuries during the 2005–06 season, but on his return put in strong performances at Wasps and was granted his place in the senior England squad after representing England at all age groups possible. [14]

Rees was retained for the 2007 Six Nations Championship. [15] On 3 February 2007, Rees made his senior debut for England in the opening round against Scotland, coming on as a substitute for Joe Worsley. [16] Rees made his first start in the 26–18 victory against France on 11 March 2007 and was awarded the Man of The Match Award by commentator Brian Moore. [17] He also started in the last round defeat against Wales at the Millennium Stadium. [18] [19]

Rees was included in the squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup. [20] He made his first world cup appearance and scored his only international try in their opening pool game against USA. [21] Despite England under performing Rees was signalled out along with back Olly Barkley as two positives from the victory. [22] Rees' second half try in that game put him second behind Nigel Redman as England's youngest try scoring forward during a World Cup Finals event. Despite also starting in the following game against South Africa, [23] Rees failed to make another appearance during the competition. [24] A thigh injury kept him out of the remaining pool matches against Tonga and Samoa and during this time Lewis Moody claimed the number 7 shirt for the remainder of the tournament which ended with England losing to South Africa in the final to finish runners up. [25]

After the world cup Rees made coach Brian Ashton's 32-man training squad for the 2008 Six Nations and earned a place on the bench for the opening round defeat against Wales ahead of other open-side specialists Michael Lipman and Magnus Lund. [26] Later that year his strong club form saw him included in the England squad for their 2008 tour of New Zealand. [27] On 14 June 2008 Rees was selected to start the first test at Eden Park, a game which England lost 37–20. [28] A week later he also started in the second test at Lancaster Park which New Zealand again won to complete a series victory. [29] Despite their defeat, Rees was praised for his individual performance against the standout openside in world rugby, Richie McCaw. [24]

Rees was selected by new coach Martin Johnson for the 2008 Autumn internationals and played in the victory over Pacific Islanders. [30] [31] He then started in defeats against Australia and South Africa. [32] [33] Rees also played in their final autumn game which they lost against New Zealand. [34] This proved to be his fifteenth and last international appearance. [11]

International tries

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetitionRef.
18 September 2007 Stade Bollaert-Delelis, Lens, Pas-de-Calais, FranceFlag of the United States.svg  United States 26–328–10 2007 Rugby World Cup [21]

Honours

Wasps RFC
England

References

  1. ↑ "Aviva Premiership Rugby – London Wasps". web page. Premier Rugby. Archived from the original on 16 June 2012. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  2. ↑ "Dr Tom Rees – From try saving to life saving". hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk. Hampshire Hospitals. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Kitson, Robert (13 January 2007). "Rees ready to be ruthless for Wasps and England". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 Slade, Joe (4 March 2005). "Rees: I want to follow in old boys' footsteps". Bucks Free Press . Retrieved 21 January 2013.
  5. ↑ Weir, Jamie (29 May 2020). "Tom Rees: From the back-row to frontline". Sky Sports. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  6. ↑ "Rees secures new Wasps contract". BBC Sport. 5 March 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Wasps 35-13 Leinster". BBC Sport. 31 March 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  8. ↑ Austin, Simon (22 April 2007). "Northampton v Wasps". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  9. 1 2 Hodgetts, Rob (19 May 2007). "Heineken Cup final: Leicester 9-25 Wasps". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  10. 1 2 Shea, Julian (31 May 2008). "Guinness Premiership final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  11. 1 2 3 "England and Wasps flanker Tom Rees forced to retire". BBC Sport. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  12. ↑ "Wales U21 19-26 England U21". BBC Sport. 27 June 2004. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "England A 18–33 Ireland A". BBC Sport. 17 March 2006. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  14. ↑ Cleary, Mick (26 October 2006). "Robinson offers hope with selection of new faces" . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  15. ↑ "Vickery replaces Corry as captain". BBC Sport. 2 January 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  16. ↑ Harlow, Phil (3 February 2007). "England 42–20 Scotland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  17. ↑ Henderson, Charlie (11 March 2007). "England 26–18 France". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  18. ↑ "Wales 27–18 England". BBC Sport. 17 March 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  19. ↑ Harlow, Phil (19 March 2007). "Rees plans to learn from defeat". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  20. ↑ "Tindall & Hodgson miss World Cup". BBC Sport. 13 August 2007. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  21. 1 2 Standley, James (8 September 2007). "England 28–10 USA". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  22. ↑ Palmer, Bryn (9 September 2007). "Rees urges England to raise game". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  23. ↑ Standley, James (14 September 2007). "England 0–36 South Africa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  24. 1 2 Jones, Stephen (29 August 2010). "The lost leader" . The Times. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  25. 1 2 Standley, James (20 October 2007). "World Cup final 2007". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  26. ↑ Harlow, Phil (2 February 2008). "England 19–26 Wales". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  27. ↑ "Borthwick to lead England in NZ". BBC Sport. 13 May 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  28. ↑ Standley, James (14 June 2008). "New Zealand 37–20 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  29. ↑ Standley, James (21 June 2008). "New Zealand 44–12 England". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  30. ↑ "England call up uncapped quartet". BBC Sport. 4 November 2008. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  31. ↑ Hodgetts, Rob (8 November 2008). "England 39-13 Pacific Islanders". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  32. ↑ Palmer, Bryn (15 November 2008). "England 14-28 Australia". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  33. ↑ Standley, James (22 November 2008). "England 6-42 South Africa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
  34. ↑ Orlovac, Mark (29 November 2008). "Autumn Tests 2008". BBC Sport. Retrieved 30 January 2026.
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