Harry Hocking

DoB                    19^th Feb 2002

Birthplace           Truro

Height                6’ (1.82m)

Weight               16st 8lbs (107kg)

Position              Hooker

Honours             Cornwall Schools

Dual registered with Exeter Chiefs in 2023/24, during which near the end of the campaign he made six appearances and impressed in scoring five tries, young Harry then signed a contract solely for the Cornish Pirates for the 2024/25 season.

Having started playing rugby at St Ives, before moving on to feature for both Hayle and Penzance & Newlyn, Mounts Bay Academy educated Harry was earmarked as a young player with potential who continued his rugby development at Truro College and became part of Exeter Chiefs’ senior academy in 2020.

An explosive, ball-carrying hooker, who in the past has competed in discus throwing at England Schools championships, of interest his full name is Harry Oliver Hocking – him named after the famous St. Ives and Cornwall captain, and England trialist Harry Oliver.

Family wise, Harry’s uncle Mark Friggens had England schoolboy trials and his dad Paul played rugby for St, George’s boarding school in Harare, Zimbabwe. His parents have been supportive, and he is also the brother to Molly Hocking, who in 2019 won ITV’s ‘The Voice’ singing competition.

As for influences, Harry’s favourite player is All Blacks’ hooker Dane Coles, whilst his favourite hobbies are swimming, fishing, and gardening.