Chris York

Chris York (born 27 December 1989) is an English rugby union free agent. He is currently turning out as an inspirational Number 8 for Wimbledon RFC.

Chris York

Birth name	Chris York
Date of birth	(1989-12-27) 27 December 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Epsom, Surrey, England
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	104 kg (16 st 5 lb) [1]
School	Epsom College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number Eight, Flanker Current team Newcastle Falcons Youth career Sutton & Epsom RFC Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–2012 2008–2009 2012– Harlequins Blackheath (loan) Newcastle Falcons ()

He was discovered by Quins through the EPDG system, and was offered a full Academy contract in 2007.^[2] He has since worn the Quins shirt on numerous occasions, making his A league debut against Bristol last season, and his full XV debut in the pre-season friendly against Connacht Rugby in August 2008.^[2] He spent the 2008–09 season on loan at Blackheath F.C.^[2]

York's current position is no. 8, he can also play at flanker.

York represented the England Under 20 team at the 2009 IRB Junior World Championship.^[3]

On 4 June 2013, York signed for Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership from the 2013–14 season.^[4]