Mr Giblin jet setting rugby star!

Hampton Academy School Sport Coordinator Mr Giblin, jets off to Philadelphia this week to play in the St Patrick’s Day Rugby League Test Match for Ireland against USA

Students may know Mr Giblin from the Hampton Academy PE department and as their Rugby coach, but he is also an International Rugby League player. He has represented Ireland and Great Britain Students, Great Britain Amateurs and now flies over to the states to be capped for Ireland.

Mr Giblin began playing Rugby in school in local competitions and went on to play for Doncaster and then Harlequins RL as well as travelling to Australia three times to play international matches.

Previous Clubs:                              Career Highlights:

Leeds Met Carnegie                        Ireland Students (2004-08)

Doncaster                                          GB Students (2006-08)

Harlequins RL                                  GB Amateurs (2008-09)

West London Sharks

Souths Logan Magpies (Australia)

Mr Giblin’s Blog

Mr Giblin will be sending updates from USA, directly back to Hampton Academy to keep everyone up to date on the latest news from the Ireland team in the Philadelphia camp.