Will Wand
English rugby union player (born 2001)
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William George Wand (born 31 December 2001) is an English professional rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. His usual positions are centre and wing.[1][2]
31 December 2001
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| Born | William George Wand 31 December 2001 Spalding, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 97 kg (214 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Spalding Grammar School Brooksby Melton College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
Wand joined Spalding RFC at the age of four and progressed through the age ranks. He also attended Spalding Grammar School and had planned on studying his A-levels there, but dropped out after 2 days. He then joined Brooksby Melton College to continue studying and playing rugby in the ACE league.[3][4][5]
After leaving college, Wand worked on a building site whilst playing for Cambridge.[5]
International Career
On 30 January 2026, Wand was named in the 26 man England ‘A’ squad in preparation to play Ireland ‘A’ at Thomond Park.[6]
Career
Cambridge
Wand made his debut for Cambridge in September 2021, after signing for the club a month prior, in a National League 1 match against Rams RFC at 19 years old.[7]
On 11 December 2021, Wand earned his first start of the season in his favoured position of outside centre and was named man of the match after scoring two tries against league leaders Rosslyn Park and received National 1 player of the week shortly after.[8][9][10]
He finished the 2021-22 season with 20 appearances and 7 tries.[11]
Coventry
After an impressive debut senior season in National League 1, Wand earned a move to Championship club Coventry ahead of the 2022-23 season.[12][13]
On 9 September 2022, Wand made his Championship debut for Coventry at home against Bedford Blues.[14]
He scored his first try for Coventry against Nottingham at Lady Bay on Boxing Day 2022.[15]
He finished the 2022-23 season with 19 appearances and 3 tries.[16]
2023-2024
It was announced that Wand had re-signed with Coventry ahead of the 2023-24 season.[17][18]
On 8 September 2023, Wand was named man of the match in Coventry's first game of the season after scoring against Saracens in the newly formed Premiership Rugby Cup competition. Coventry won the game 28-14.[19][20]
Wand started the week after when Coventry played Harlequins at The Stoop that finished in a 21-21 draw[21]. The following week Coventry played Gloucester at Kingsholm Stadium. Wand scored a try that levelled the game, but Gloucester scored a 79th minute winner that finished the game 32-31.[22]
Wand won the Championship’s Player of the Month award for September 2023 after outstanding performances in the Premiership Rugby Cup. He scored 2 tries in 4 appearances.[23]
On 23 March 2024, Wand equalled a Coventry club record against Hartpury after scoring 4 tries in a league match.[24][25][26]
Wand claimed Coventry’s 2023/24 Players’ Player award after he finished the season with 23 appearances, 22 of which came as part of the starting line-up, and scored 14 tries altogether.[27]
Wand was named in the 2023/24 Championship ‘Team of the Season’.[28]
Leicester Tigers
On 21 June 2024, Leicester Tigers announced the signing of Wand for the 2024–25 season.[28][29][30]
Wand made his Premiership debut on 5 October 2024 at Kingston Park against Newcastle Falcons and scored an intercept try with his first touch of the ball.[31][32]
Wand featured a total of 11 appearances in the 2024-25 season. 6 appearances were in the Premiership & 5 in the Premiership Cup. He scored 7 tries altogether including 3 against his former club Coventry, 1 in the home fixture and 2 in the away fixture.[33]
2025-26
Wand started the first game of the Premiership season against Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.
On 4 October 2025, Wand scored 2 tries, as a substitute at 45 minutes, in the first home game of the 2025-26 season against Harlequins to secure a 19-0 comeback. Leicester won the game 29-19 in a famous win.[34][35]
Wand made his European Champions Cup debut with a start in the 13 jersey against La Rochelle at the Stade Marcel Deflandre. He scored a last minute try but Leicester ended up losing the game 39-20.[36]
Wand was named in the European Champions Cup ‘Team of the Week’ for his performance against the Stormers at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town.[37]
Wand started in the Prem Cup final against Exeter Chiefs at Welford Road. He scored 2 tries contributing to a memorable 66-14 win infront of the home crowd.[38]
Personal life
Wand has a younger brother, Tom, who played in the Leicester Tigers academy as a loosehead prop. As of the beginning of the 2024-25 season, he signed for National 2 North team Sheffield Tigers.[4][5]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | Competition | Appearances | Tries | Total Points |
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| Cambridge | 2021-22 | National League 1 | 20 | 7 | 35 |
| Coventry | 2022-23 | Championship | 14 | 2 | 10 |
| Championship Cup | 5 | 1 | 5 | ||
| 2023-24 | Premiership Rugby Cup | 4 | 1 | 10 | |
| Championship | 19 | 12 | 60 | ||
| Leicester | 2024-25 | Premiership | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Premiership Rugby Cup | 5 | 6 | 30 | ||
| 2025-26 | Premiership | 9 | 2 | 10 | |
| Premiership Rugby Cup | 8 | 7 | 35 | ||
| European Rugby Champions Cup | 4 | 2 | 10 |