Chris Leck facts for kids
| Date of birth | 21 May 1986 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 88 kg (13 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Chris Leck was born on May 21, 1986, in Manchester, England. He is a professional rugby union player. Chris plays in a special position called scrum-half. This player helps connect the forwards and the backs on the field.
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Chris Leck's Rugby Journey
Chris Leck started his professional rugby career at a club called Sale Sharks. He played for them until the end of the 2011 season. After that, he moved to another team.
Playing for Edinburgh Rugby
In 2011, Chris signed with Edinburgh Rugby. Here, he often played as a backup for famous Scottish players like Mike Blair and Greig Laidlaw. He also competed for his spot against Welsh player Richie Rees. They all played in a league called the Pro12.
A Big Moment in the Heineken Cup
Chris had a very special moment in 2012 during the Heineken Cup. This is a big European rugby competition. In the quarter-final game against a strong team called Toulouse, Edinburgh was losing at half-time. Chris came off the bench to help his team. With his help, Edinburgh made an amazing comeback and won the game 19-14! This was a huge victory. It was the first time Edinburgh Rugby had ever reached the semi-finals of a European cup.
Facing Challenges and Moving On
After this exciting win, Chris faced a tough challenge. He got a shoulder injury that needed three operations. This injury kept him from playing for about a year.
When a new coach, Alan Solomons, joined Edinburgh, Chris was still recovering. Also, some talented young Scottish players, Sean Kennedy and Sam Hidalgo-Clyne, started playing well. Because of these reasons, Chris was released from his contract at the end of the 2013-2014 season. He never got to play under the new coach.
