Charlie Beech facts for kids
| Birth name | Charles Beech | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 July 1987 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Stevenage, Hertfordshire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Oakham School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Ian McGeechan Graham Poll | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charlie Beech is a professional rugby union player from England. He was born on July 21, 1987, in Stevenage. Charlie plays as a prop, which is a strong front-row position in rugby. He currently plays for Coventry R.F.C..
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Who is Charlie Beech?
Charlie Beech is a talented rugby player known for his strength. He plays in a key position called a prop. A prop is one of the strongest players on a rugby team. They help push in the scrum and lift players in lineouts.
Early Rugby Days
Charlie started playing rugby at a young age. He joined the academy at Northampton Saints in 2003. An academy is like a special training program for young, promising players. He made his first appearance for their senior team in 2005. This was in a European Challenge Cup match.
Playing for Top Clubs
Charlie has played for several well-known rugby clubs in England. Each move helped him gain more experience. He became a stronger and more skilled player.
London Wasps
After his time at Northampton Saints, Charlie joined London Wasps in 2007. He made his first game for Wasps against London Irish. It took him a bit longer to get more playing time. But in 2008, he scored a winning try against the Newcastle Falcons. A try is how players score points in rugby. In 2009, he signed a new contract with Wasps.
Bath Rugby
In 2011, Charlie signed a three-year deal with Bath Rugby. This was another big step in his career. Bath is a very famous rugby club. He played for them for a few years.
Yorkshire Carnegie
In 2013, Charlie moved to Yorkshire Carnegie. At first, it was a temporary loan. But he soon signed a permanent deal with the club. This meant he officially left Bath Rugby. He played many games for Yorkshire Carnegie.
Coventry RFC
In 2018, Charlie Beech joined Coventry R.F.C.. This is where he plays now. Coventry is another strong team in the RFU Championship. The RFU Championship is the second-highest level of rugby in England.
Representing England
Charlie also had the chance to play for his country. He represented England at a young age.
- He played in the Under-19 World Championship in 2006.
- He also played for the England Under-20 team in the 2007 Six Nations tournament.
Playing for England's youth teams is a big achievement. It shows he was one of the best young players in the country.
