Hugo Ellis facts for kids
| Date of birth | 4 February 1988 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Isleworth, London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 106 kg (16 st 10 lb; 234 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St Benedict's School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Royal Holloway, University of London | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Arthur Ellis (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Hugo Ellis is a rugby union player from England. He was born in Isleworth, London, on February 4, 1988. He plays as a back-row forward, often in the Number 8 position. This means he is one of the players in the scrum who helps push and win the ball. Hugo currently plays for Rosslyn Park. He went to St Benedict's School in Ealing.
Hugo Ellis's Rugby Journey
Hugo Ellis has played for several rugby clubs during his career. He started playing for Blackheath and Rosslyn Park early on. He then joined Wasps, a well-known team, and later played for London Welsh.
In June 2010, Hugo moved to Wales to play for Newport Gwent Dragons and Newport. He stayed with these teams until the end of the 2011–12 season. After that, he returned to Rosslyn Park in 2012, where he has played many games since.
Playing for England
Besides playing for clubs, Hugo Ellis also represented his country. He was part of the England Under-20 squad. In 2008, he helped his team win the 2008 Under-20 Six Nations title. This was a big achievement for him and his team.
His Rugby Family
Rugby runs in Hugo's family! His brother, Arthur Ellis, is also a rugby player. Arthur currently plays for Ealing Trailfinders. Their father, Wyn Ellis, also played rugby for Neath.
Achievements
- Six Nations U-20 champions: 2008 (with England Under-20s)
