Sean Tomes born in

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is a

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player. A lock, he is the son of 48 cap

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international and British and Irish Lions tourist Alan Tomes. Sean Tomes made his

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debut during the 2007-08 Guinness Premiership coming on as a substitute for the Newcastle Falcons against

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. He was initially loaned out to

Doncaster Knights Doncaster Rugby Football Club are a rugby union club representing the town of Doncaster, England. The first XV are known as the "Doncaster Knights", and play in the RFU Championship. Being the most promoted side in English history has led to ...

for the 2007-08 season but returned around Christmas time after fellow lock Jason Oakes was forced to retire due to injury. Tomes joined the

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in March 2009 on a short-term deal until the end of the 2009 season and made 3 appearances for the

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regional team. At the end of the 2008-09 Magners League Sean joined the Exeter Chiefs to help with their promotion efforts. Before Exeter's final for promotion to the premiership it was announced that he was to sign for

Bedford Blues Bedford Blues are a rugby union club in the town of Bedford, England, currently playing in The RFU Championship. Bedford is one of the few towns in England where the rugby club is better supported than the football team. The Blues are a semi-pro ...

citing the need for more game time. After 2 years and 36 appearances with the Blues, it was announced that Tomes was on trial with Newcastle Falcons.

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Newcastle Falcons profileNewport Gwent Dragons profile
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