Martin Purdy

Martin Purdy (born 29 October 1981) is an English rugby union player who is currently playing for English Rugby side London Welsh.^[1] Purdy's position of choice is as a lock.^[2]

Career

Purdy was born in Crawley, West Sussex, and attended The Judd School in Tonbridge. Following his A-levels, Purdy accepted an offer to study at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, where he completed his undergraduate degree. However, Purdy also signed a part-time contract as an academy player for Guinness Premiership side London Wasps, and combined his studies with training while at Cambridge.^[3] Purdy gained a Blue at Twickenham in 2000, when he became the youngest forward to represent Cambridge in The Varsity Match in over a decade.^[4]

Purdy signed a senior contract with Wasps in 2003, and made 51 appearances for them over the next 4 years before signing for rival Guinness Premiership side Bath Rugby.^[3] After just a year at Bath, Purdy was signed by New Zealand side North Harbour in April 2008, alongside former Wasps team mate Dave Walder.^[5] Purdy has also played for L'Aquila, in Italy.

Martin is now living with his life long partner Jonathan Pope in Fulham, West London and playing for London Welsh.

References

1. ^ Where are they now - Martin Purdy - Inside the Locker Room, 15 December 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
2. ^ Martin Purdy - Player Details - Sky Sports. Retrieved on 9 March 2009.
3. ^ ^{a b} Purdy signs for Bath - Guinness Premiership News, 12 March 2007. Retrieved on 9 March 2009.
4. ^ Lyles, Christopher (11 December 2000) - Dark Blues ready for lift-off - The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 9 March 2009.
5. ^ Harbour secure top trio - Sky Sports, 2 April 2008. Retrieved 9 March 2009.

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