Cornish Pirates sign Australian winger Henry Palmer for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Cornish Pirates announced the signing of Henry Palmer, a 22-year-old Australia Sevens winger, for the forthcoming Championship season. Palmer has spent the past three years in the Wallabies' sevens program and has experience with Super Rugby teams Western Force and Brumbies. Joint head coach Gavin Cattle noted Palmer's pace and versatility, indicating confidence in his potential to contribute effectively in 15-a-side rugby. The player will be making his English club rugby debut with the Pirates.
- •Cornish Pirates sign Henry Palmer for the Championship season
- •Palmer has three years of experience in Australia Sevens
- •He has trained with Western Force and the Brumbies
- •Joint head coach Gavin Cattle praises his attributes and versatility
- •Palmer will debut in English club rugby with this move
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cornish Pirates sign Australian winger Palmer
"Cornish Pirates sign Australia Sevens winger Henry Palmer for the forthcoming Champ season.
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