Chris Clarkson

Chris Clarkson

Personal information
Full name	Christopher Clarkson
Nickname	Clarky
Born	7 April 1990 (1990-04-07) (age 21) Leeds, England
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	81 kg (12 st 11 lb) [1]
Playing information
Position	Wing, Loose forward
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
2010–	Leeds Rhinos	19	5	0	0	20

Chris made his Super League debut for Leeds in the 10-17 defeat to Hull Kingston Rovers deputising for Ryan Hall

Chris Clarkson was a new recruit for the Rhinos in 2006. A year later he became a regular in the Academy side and helped the Junior Academy side clinch the Championship when he was named in the starting line up for the win against St Helens in the Grand Final. He earned his place in the side after he had registered an impressive 9 tries in 21 appearances over the season.

In 2010 he was called into the first team to make his debut against Hull KR in Super League and showed his versatility, playing on the wing before following this up at centre in the following game against Wigan.

Before joining the Rhinos, Chris a former pupil at Temple Moor, played for his local amateur side East Leeds. He has also won representative honours with Yorkshire and England at U17 level.

Chris’ Favourite film is Rise of the Foot Soldier and he has likes a wide range of music, including R ‘n’ B, Rock and indie. His childhood hero was his Dad, who played rugby for Featherstone and Wakefield. Apart from rugby his ideal occupation would be as a chocolate taster! His greatest achievement was playing for England and winning the Junior Academy Grand Fina1.

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References

1. ^ "Leeds Rhinos Players & Coaches 1st Team". web page. Leeds Rhinos. 2011. http://www.therhinos.co.uk/rugby/players/first_team.php?player=83003&includeref=dynamic. Retrieved 15 June 2011. 

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Persondata
Name	Clarkson, Chris
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	7 April 1990
Place of birth	Leeds
Date of death
Place of death