Bailey Wilson

{{short description|US international rugby union player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Bailey Wilson | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|12|28|df=y}} | birth_place = Sydney, Australia | height = {{convert|193|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|98|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}} | school = | university = | relatives = | occupation = | spouse = | position = Flanker / Number 8 | currentclub = {{Rut|Utah Warriors}} | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2020– | clubs1 = {{Rut|Utah Warriors}} | apps1 = 53 | points1 = 30 | repyears1 = 2022– | repteam1 = USA Falcons XV | repcaps1 = | reppoints1 = | repyears2 = 2023– | repteam2 = United States | repcaps2 = 1 | reppoints2 = 0 | clubupdate = 17 March 2024 | repupdate = 17 March 2024 | ru_sevensnationalyears1 = | ru_sevensnationalteam1 = | ru_sevensnationalcomp1 = | ru_sevensupdate = }}

'''Bailey Wilson''' (born 28 December 1999) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for the {{Rut|Utah Warriors}} in Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is flanker or number 8.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/bailey-wilson|title=Bailey Wilson|work=Ultimate Rugby|access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref>

==Early career== Wilson is from Sydney, Australia, however he moved to Utah aged 14, attending Lone Peak High School.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://djcoilrugby.com/2023/12/17/utah-warriors-bailey-wilson-2024/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217150943/https://djcoilrugby.com/2023/12/17/utah-warriors-bailey-wilson-2024/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=17 December 2023|title=Utah Warriors Bailey Wilson 2024 Profile|work=DJ Coil|date=17 December 2023|access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref> He represented the USA U19 side.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://djcoilrugby.com/2019/11/14/utah-warriors-bailey-wilson/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024175814/https://djcoilrugby.com/2019/11/14/utah-warriors-bailey-wilson/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=24 October 2020|title=Utah Warriors signs Bailey Wilson|work=DJ Coil|date=14 November 2019|access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref>

==Professional career== Wilson first signed for the Utah Warriors ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season, and has represented the side since, being named captain for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://kslsports.com/502164/warriors-captain-bailey-wilson-praises-rugby-fans-in-utah/|title=Warriors Captain Bailey Wilson Praises Rugby Fans In Utah|work=KSL Sports|date=12 June 2023|access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref>

Wilson has qualified to represent America on residency. He made his debut for the United States in 2023, against Spain.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2023/11/18/eagles-storm-past-spain-to-lift-la-vila-cup/|title=Eagles storm past Spain to lift La Vila Cup|work=Americas Rugby News|date=18 November 2023|access-date=17 March 2024}}</ref>

==References== {{Reflist|30em}}

==External links== *[https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/bailey-wilson-25112.html itsrugby.co.uk Profile]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilson, Bailey}} Category:1999 births Category:Living people Category:American rugby union players Category:United States international rugby union players Category:Rugby union flankers Category:Rugby union number eights Category:Utah Warriors players Category:Rugby union players from Sydney Category:New England Free Jacks players