About Rory Thornton
Born 1995. Rory Thornton is a British rugby union player.
Rory Thornton (born 16 March 1995) is a rugby union player who plays for the Cardiff Rugby. His position is lock forward.
Thornton began his rugby career at Bonymaen RFC before joining the Swansea RFC and then the Ospreys. Thornton joined Cardiff on a season long loan prior to the 2018-2019 Pro 14 season and then signed a permanent contract with Cardiff for the following season.
International
Thornton captained the Wales Under-20 team.
In January 2014, Thornton was called up to the Wales national rugby union team training squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. In May 2017, he was named in the Wales senior squad for the tests against Tonga and Samoa in June 2017
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Who is Rory Thornton?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Rory Thornton born?
Rory Thornton was born on 16 March 1995 in Swansea.
What is Rory Thornton's occupation?
Rory Thornton is a rugby union player.
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Rory Thornton is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rory Thornton. https://biography.guide/rory-thornton/
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