Callum Chick (born 25 November 1996) is an English professional

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player who plays as a Number 8 for

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Career

Club

Chick joined Newcastle Falcons academy at just 12 years old, also playing youth rugby for amateur side Ponteland RFC. Chick signed his first professional contract with

at the conclusion of the 2014-2015 season. From there he went on to captain the Falcon's Rugby Sevens side. Chick made his Aviva Premiership debut on 28 October 2016, against

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, going on to make 15 starts in all competitions in the 2016-2017 season. On 24 February 2018, Chick scored his first Premiership try after coming off the bench, in an away win at Harlequins. In May 2025, he signed for

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ahead of the 2025–26 season.

International

Chick played for England's under-16 and under-18 sides. He captained the England under-20 team during the

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. He was a member of the side that won the

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and scored a try in the final against

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. In June 2021 he was selected by Eddie Jones for the senior

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squad and on 4 July 2021 made his debut against the

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References

External links

Newcastle Falcons Profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chick, Callum 1996 births Living people English rugby union players England international rugby union players Newcastle Falcons players Gloucester Rugby players Rugby union number eights Rugby union players from Newcastle upon Tyne People educated at Gosforth Academy