June 20, 2007

Chris O'Young joins the Warriors

Posted by Editor on June 20, 2007 11:12 PM | 7 comments | Print | E-mail author

Chris O'Young has joined Glasgow on a two-year contract
Glasgow Warriors have signed Western Force scrum half Chris O'Young.

The Australia Sevens player has been signed to the Scottish pro-team from Super 14 side Western Force on a two year deal.

Warriors head coach Sean Lineen said: "He'll bring a real competitive edge to the squad and the no.9 jersey. I'm looking forward to seeing both him and Sam Pinder move the team on. Chris is a quality player with a slick service. He's quick off the mark and not afraid to speak his mind."

As well as representing Australia at Sevens in seasons 2002 and 2003, Chris has also represented New South Wales at U19 and U21 levels. He has also played for Eastwood and West Harbour clubs and the NSW Waratahs Super 14 team, understudying Wallaby Chris Whitaker in season 2005.

Chris, who was born and raised in Sydney, joined the Perth-based Western Force for their inaugural Super 14 season in 2006 and was one of only five players to play in all 13 games during the 2006 season.

Aside from rugby, he has a degree in economics and has been studying for an MBA at the Australian Graduate School of Management.

Comments
Posted by vicki on June 21, 2007 11:27 AM | Reply to this comment

Lets hope this is the first of a few more new signings confirmed!

Posted by Envy on June 21, 2007 11:35 AM | Reply to this comment

Fun being a Glasgow fan nowadays. Welcome to Chris.

Posted by sunday5 on June 21, 2007 03:29 PM | Reply to this comment

Great news!

Posted by Caroline on June 21, 2007 08:01 PM | Reply to this comment

Welcome to Glasgow! I had the opportunity to meet both Chris and Micheal Collins tonight and they both seem like really nice guys and are really excited about the coming season. Looking forward to seeing you both on the pitch

Posted by disco on June 21, 2007 10:47 PM | Reply to this comment

Great to have guys who "speak their mind" on board. Looking forward to seeing Chris noise up some of the ML's prima donnas - Mike Phillips for one!

Posted by The Briar on June 25, 2007 06:14 AM | Reply to this comment

This is a great signing for Glasgow. With his professionalism on and off the paddock, Glasgow have really signed a good young exciting scrum half. Good Luck Chriso. I am sure Parks will enjoy the quality of ball he will receive.

Posted by ben and garry on June 27, 2007 07:45 AM | Reply to this comment

its chinese year of the rat!!! goodluck mate...love the retra vision holmans family

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