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Nick Youngs

b. 1959

English rugby union footballer

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About Nick Youngs

Born 1959. Nick Youngs is a British rugby union player and farmer.

Nicholas Gerald Youngs (born 15 December 1959) is an English former rugby union footballer who played for Bedford, Leicester Tigers and England, at Scrum-half, gaining six England caps in 1983–1984. He also was an unused England reserve five times between 1981 and 1983.

He was educated at Cawston College and Gresham's School, Holt, and is now a farmer in Norfolk.

His sons Tom, a centre turned hooker, (born 1987) and Ben (born 1989), a scrum-half, have both made appearances for the Leicester first team and for England. Tom made his Tigers debut against London Irish on Boxing Day 2006, but broke his leg after five minutes and came off after thirteen.

Youngs and his sons hold the rare distinction of all starting in test wins over New Zealand – Youngs starting at scrum-half in England's 15–9 1983 win, and Ben (scrum-half) and Tom (hooker) in England's 38–21 victory in 2012.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Cawston College, Gresham's School
Also known as
Nicholas Gerald Youngs

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nick Youngs?

English rugby union footballer

When was Nick Youngs born?

Nick Youngs was born on 15 December 1959 in North Norfolk.

What is Nick Youngs's occupation?

Nick Youngs is a rugby union player and farmer.

What nationality is Nick Youngs?

Nick Youngs is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nick Youngs

· Wikidata: Q3876046

· DBpedia: Nick Youngs

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