Toby Freeman

Toby Freeman (born 27 October 1987) is an English rugby union player who plays for London Scottish in the RFU Championship.

Toby Freeman
Birth nameToby Freeman
Date of birth (1987-10-27) 27 October 1987
Place of birthLondon, England
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb)
UniversityUniversity of Exeter
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team London Scottish
Youth career
2000–2007 Penryn
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2010 Exeter Chiefs 6 (5)
2010–2012 Ordizia 28 (90)
2012–2013 Rotherham Titans 26 (10)
2013–2017 Nottingham 84 (20)
2017–2019 Cornish Pirates 53 (15)
2019–2020 Harlequins 4 (0)
2020– London Scottish 0 (0)
Correct as of 28 September 2020

Freeman starting with Penryn based in Cornwall, then played for Exeter Chiefs whilst studying at the University of Exeter, before making the move overseas to play for Spanish side Ordizia, assisting them in winning the 2012 División de Honor de Rugby Cup, whilst also picking up the Man of the Match award in the process.

Freeman returned to the UK to sign for Rotherham Titans in the RFU Championship from the 2012–13 season.[1] From the 2013–14 season, Freeman signed with rivals Nottingham for four seasons making over 80 appearances for the club. He then signed for Cornish Pirates from the 2017–18 season.[2]

On 21 March 2019, Freeman makes his move to the Premiership Rugby for the first time in his career with Harlequins for the 2019–20 season.[3] On 1 June 2020, Freeman returns to the Championship with London Scottish from the 2020–21 season to combine part time rugby with his career transition into becoming a financial advisor.[4]

References
  1. "Rotherham Titans agree new deal with Toby Freeman". Sky Sports. 14 May 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  2. "Toby Freeman joins Cornish Pirates from Nottingham as trio sign new deals". BBC Sport. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  3. "Harlequins sign Toby Freeman from Cornish Pirates". Quins. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  4. "Scottish sign Toby Freeman from Harlequins". London Scottish. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
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