Harry Mallinder
| Harry Mallinder | |
|---|---|
| Born |
13 June 1996 Sale, Greater Manchester |
| Occupation | Rugby player |
| Parent(s) | Jim Mallinder |
Harry Mallinder (born 13 June 1996) is a rugby player for Northampton Saints.
Early life
Born in Sale, Greater Manchester, Mallinder resided there until the age of 11, attending both Tyntesfield and Brooklands primary schools respectively. He played rugby for Ashton on Mersey RFC until he moved to Northampton due to his father's work commitments as director of rugby for Northampton Saints. During this time he attended the prep school Spratton Hall from the ages of 11 to 13. He attended Rugby School where he captained the 1st XV and became their record points scorer of all time, claiming player of the season two years in a row. He joined the Northampton academy at the age of 15 and captained their Under 18 side to the league title in the 2013/14 season whilst representing England at age group level from under 16s upwards. Most recently Mallinder captained the England Under 18's to victory in Poland in the European Championships.
Professional career
Mallinder made his professional debut for Northampton against the Bedford Blues on Friday 16 August 2013, in the 56th minute, scoring a conversion in the 75th. He then made his sevens debut in the World Club Sevens at Twickenham and later went on to start for Northampton Saints in the Elite Insurance Premiership Sevens Series on Friday 1 August 2014 scoring two tries and seven conversions in three matches. On the 17th of January 2016, at 19 years old, Mallinder made his European debut, replacing the injured Tom Collins in the 25th minute. After a strong performance, Mallinder went on to claim the last minute, game winning try, set up by a cross-field kick from Stephen Myler to George North, who then knocked the ball back into the hands of Mallinder, who dotted over the line. He also received the 'Man Of The Match' award for his efforts.[1]
International career
Mallinder made his England U18 debut at centre and contributed two penalty goals and a conversion to the 28-6 win over Scotland in March 2014. Mallinder then led England U18 to a 62-5 win over Portugal in the FIRA/AER Championship in April but also scored his maiden try at that level and contributed 30 points in all to his side’s three victories in the tournament that brought the European crown.
References
- ↑ "SEVEN-TRY SAINTS START IN STYLE". Northampton Saints.