Tom Florence (rugby union, born 2003)
Welsh rugby union player
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Tom Florence (born 19 March 2003) is a Welsh rugby union player, who previously played for the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship as a centre or wing.[1]
| Born | 19 March 2003 Bridgend, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 96 kg (212 lb; 15 st 2 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Swansea University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
Florence is from Bridgend, Wales and came through the Ospreys academy,[2] representing the side at U18 level.[3] He played his club rugby for Bridgend Sports before moving to Bridgend Athletic at under-12 level.[4][5] At 18, he moved to Bridgend Ravens where he played concurrently with the Ospreys.[5] Florence attended Swansea University and played in the BUCS Super Rugby tournament.[6]
He represented Wales U20 in 2021, 2022 and 2023.[7][8][9] During the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship, Florence scores tries against France U20 and Japan U20.[10][11]
Professional career
In 2022, Florence joined the Ospreys transitional squad.[2] Florence made his professional debut for the Ospreys in round 9 of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship against the Sharks.[12] His next appearance for the side would not be until May 2024, against the Dragons.[13] Florence signed an extension with the Ospreys on 13 May 2024.[14] He was released by the Ospreys at the end of the 2025–26 United Rugby Championship.[15]
Florence signed with Ealing Trailfinders after his departure from the Ospreys.[16]