Charlie Beckett
English rugby union footballer
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Charlie Beckett (born 3 November 1995) is an English rugby union player for Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship.
| Born | Charles George M. Beckett 3 November 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 119 kg (18 st 10 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative | Sarah Beckett (sister) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Originally part of Leicester Tigers academy, he made the switch to Gloucester academy where he captained Gloucester United in the 'A' League competition. He was also dual-registered with London Welsh and Hartpury College in lower league competitions for professional development.[1]
He represented England U18s back in the 2014–15 season.[2] He was also named in the England U20s for the 2015 Six Nations Under 20s Championship and for the 2015 World Rugby Under 20 Championship.[3]
On 2 May 2018, Beckett signed a two-year professional contract with RFU Championship side Jersey Reds from the 2018–19 season.[4] On 19 August 2020, Beckett left Jersey with immediate effect because the English Championship for the 2019–20 season stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic, he re-signed with old club Gloucester on a short-term deal for the remainder of the season.[5]
He signed for Ampthill ahead of the 2020–21 season. He moved once more in Summer 2024 signing for Doncaster Knights ahead of the 2024-25 Championship season.