Josh Carrington
| Born | 27 April 2002[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Cardiff Metropolitan University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Josh Carrington (born 25 April 2002) is a Welsh professional rugby union footballer who plays predominantly as a full-back for Premiership Rugby club Bristol Bears.
Biography
[edit]Carrington played as a youngster for Morriston RFC and in the Ospreys Rugby academy before later playing for Swansea RFC. He represented Wales at under-18 level.[3][4]
Carrington played British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCs) Super Rugby for Cardiff Met, predominantly as a full-back but also playing on the wing.[5][6]
He featured in an exhibition match for Bristol Bears in January 2025, prior to signing terms with the club ahead of the 2025-26 season.[7] He had a try-scoring debut for Bristol against Sale Sharks on 13 September 2025 in the Premiership Rugby Cup. He also scored on his league debut in the club's 42-24 victory over Leicester Tigers on 28 September 2025 in the Prem.[8][9][10]
Personal life
[edit]His father Mike played rugby union for Cardiff and Neath.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Josh Carrington". Rugby Database. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Josh Carrington". All Rugby. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (3 October 2025). "Thriving Welsh rugby 'reject' spotted by English giants after being axed by region". Walesonline. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Pete Ryan: Welsh youngster Josh Carrington is one to watch for Bristol Bears". The Rugby Paper. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Jones, John (27 May 2025). "Rising Welsh rugby star signs pro deal with top English side after breakthrough season". Waleosnline. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Morgan, Charlie (21 October 2025). "British university rugby is becoming more like American college sports". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ "Bristol sign BUCS duo Carrington and Ramply". BBC Sport. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Thomas, Steffan (25 Sep 2025). "Breakout Welsh talent to get big chance against giants after rapid rise". Walesonline. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Prem Rugby Cup: Victories for Leicester and Sale". BBC Sport. 13 September 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ "Today's rugby news as Welsh talent makes instant impact on debut and Lam's Rees-Zammit reaction emerges". Walesonline. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
- ^ Orders, Mark (3 Oct 2025). "Is Welsh rugby set to emerge from the shadows?". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
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