Chandler Cunningham-South
Date of birth (2003-03-18) 18 March 2003
Place of birthSidcup, England
Height1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)[1]
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 260 lb)
UniversityLincoln University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker, Second row
Current team Harlequins
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 London Irish 25 (15)
2023– Harlequins 10 (0)
Correct as of 6 May 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022–2023 England U20 14 (15)
Correct as of 14 July 2023

Chandler Cunningham-South (born 18 March 2003) is an English professional rugby union player who plays for Premiership Rugby club Harlequins. He can play as a second row, flanker or number 8.[2]

Early life

Cunningham-South was born in Sidcup and at the age of four his family emigrated to New Zealand.[3] His family have a farm holding in Wellsford, north of Auckland. His father, Richard, once coached him for Silverdale RFC. He received a scholarship for Westlake Boys High School.[4] He played for the North Harbour under-18s, Canterbury under-19s and Lincoln University in Christchurch, and trained with NZ Warriors in Rugby League.[3][5]

Club career

In February 2022 Cunningham-South joined the London Irish academy.[6][7] He made his senior club debut in May 2022 and went on to make nineteen Premiership appearances during the 2022–2023 season, scoring three tries.[7][8]

In the summer of 2023 London Irish encountered financial issues and in June 2023 it was confirmed that Cunningham-South would leave for Harlequins.[7][9]

International career

Cunningham-South represented England U20 during the 2022 Under-20 Six Nations.[10][11] The following year saw him score a try in the opening round of the 2023 tournament victory over Scotland.[12] He was a member of the squad that recorded a fourth place finish at the 2023 World Rugby U20 Championship and scored a try in the semi-final defeat against France.[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Chandler Cunningham-South". All.Rugby. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Chandler Cunningham-South". London Irish. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  3. 1 2 Morgan, Charlie (17 February 2023). "Chandler Cunningham-South: 'I'm getting paid to hit people – it's the best job in the world'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  4. ↑ Lowe, Alex (16 December 2023). "Chandler Cunningham-South: From 'lazy' Kiwi to next Courtney Lawes". The Times. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Heagney, Liam (23 October 2022). "The 'cheery, jolly' 20-year-old Kiwi making rapid strides at Irish". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  6. ↑ Evely, John (16 June 2023). "Exter Chiefs linked with move to sign London Irish's rising star of English rugby". Devon Live. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "Lovejoy Chawatama, Chandler Cunningham-South & Will Joseph: Harlequins sign former London Irish trio". BBC Sport. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  8. ↑ "Cunningham-South adding to his reputation". The Rugby Paper. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "Berkshire RFU and Rams RFC chairman 'saddened' by London Irish's administration". Wokingham.today. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  10. ↑ Russell, Charles (29 January 2023). "Chandler Cunningham-South gives Steve Borthwick view into future with brutish display". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
  11. ↑ "Under-20 Six Nations: England U20s 43-14 Wales U20s". BBC Sport. 25 February 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Under-20 Six Nations: England U20s 41-36 Scotland U20s". Sky Sports. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  13. ↑ Coles, Ben (10 July 2023). "England's next generation: The U20 stars of tomorrow who could break into Steve Borthwick's squad". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 30 July 2023.


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