George Hendy

George Hendy
Born (2002-10-15) 15 October 2002[1]
Warwick, England
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb)[2]
SchoolKing Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon
UniversityLoughborough University
Rugby union career
Position Full-back
Youth career
Worcester Warriors
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Northampton Saints 75 (200)
2022–2023 → Bedford Blues (loan) 12 (20)
Correct as of 20 June 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022 England U20 7 (15)
2025– England A 2 (0)
Correct as of 27 December 2025

George Hendy (born 15 October 2002) is an English professional rugby union player who plays as a full-back for Premiership Rugby club Northampton Saints.

Early life

Hendy attended King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon.[3] He studied Geography at Loughborough University and competed for Stratford Athletics Club in track and field and played cricket to district level whilst representing Shipston on Stour.[4]

Career

Hendy started playing rugby at local club Shipston-on-Stour progressing through all their age groups until finally captaining their Colts team. During his youth career, He played at fly-half or centre, but progressed into senior rugby as a full-back and has also been utilised on the wing.[5] Hendy was initially in the academy of Worcester Warriors before joining Northampton Saints. After playing for their under-18 side he joined up with the Saints’ Senior Academy, signing a professional contract in August 2021.[6][7]

Hendy made his senior debut for Northampton against London Irish in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2021.[8] He scored five tries in his first nine appearances.[9] He started the first five league games of the 2023-24 season and scored four tries in eight appearances in all competitions in the opening months of the season.[10] In April 2024, Hendy scored two tries as Northampton beat Munster to reach the quarter finals of the Champions Cup.[11] He scored a try in their semi-final elimination against Leinster.[12]

In June 2024, Hendy was named player of the match as Northampton beat Bath Rugby 25-21 in the 2023–24 Premiership Rugby final.[13][14]

International career

Hendy has been capped by England at under-20 level, and played in the 2022 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[15] In July 2022 he scored two tries during a 36-37 defeat against Ireland U20.[16]

In February 2025, Hendy played for England A in a victory over Ireland Wolfhounds.[17]

Honours

Northampton

References

  1. ↑ "George Hendy". its.Rugby. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  2. ↑ "George Hendy". All.Rugby. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  3. ↑ "George Hendy". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Stratford AC athletes Hendy and McKenzie selected at elite level in other sports". Stratford Observer. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "GEORGE HENDY PREVIEWS 'MASSIVE' OPPORTUNITY AS RUGBY RETURNS TO ITV". Premiershiprugby.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  6. ↑ Vickers, Tom (10 August 2021). "Saints add duo to Senior Academy as young forward departs". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  7. ↑ Vickers, Tom (16 October 2023). "Penny has dropped for Hendy as he earns praise from Saints boss Dowson". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "George Hendy". Northamptonsaints.co.uk. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  9. ↑ "George Hendy: Being pigeon-toed helping elusive Northampton full-back". BBC Sport. 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  10. ↑ Vickers, Tom (11 November 2023). "Huge confidence boost for Hendy as he earns the trust of Saints coaches". Northampton Chronicle. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  11. ↑ Dore, Richard (7 April 2024). "Investec Champions Cup: Northampton 24-14 Munster - Four-try Saints reach quarters". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  12. ↑ Bradley, Jonathan (4 May 2024). "Leinster beat Saints to make Euro final with Lowe treble". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  13. ↑ Heagney, Liam (11 June 2024). "George Hendy: 'Tom James is not a happy man with me at the moment'". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  14. ↑ Hurcom, Sophie (8 June 2024). "Northampton hold off 14-man Bath in Premiership final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  15. ↑ "England U20 squad to face Ireland named". Preniershiprugby.com. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
  16. ↑ O'Sullivan, John (5 July 2022). "Sam Prendergast kicks Ireland under-20s to last ditch victory over England in Verona". Irish Times. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
  17. ↑ "Van Poortvliet stars as England A beat Ireland". BBC Sport. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  18. ↑ "Premiership final: Northampton 25-21 Bath - Saints edge 14-man battlers". BBC Sport. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "The Prem final: Northampton 26-17 Exeter: George Hendy's double helps Saints to title". BBC Sport. 20 June 2026. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  20. ↑ Henson, Mike (24 May 2025). "Bordeaux bulldoze Northampton to win Champions Cup". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
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