Nicholas James Makin (born 21 July 1979) is an English former rugby union player.[1]

Nick Makin
BornNicholas James Makin
(1979-07-21) 21 July 1979 (age 47)
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight103.4 kg (16 st 4 lb)
SchoolCanford School
UniversityDurham University
Rugby union career
Position Hooker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2001–2004 Newcastle Falcons 39 (0)
2004–2007 Cornish Pirates 54 (10)

Makin, who played as a Hooker, was a member of the winning Newcastle Falcons side in the 2004 Powergen Cup final.[2] He dropped down the rugby pyramid to join Cornish Pirates that summer, retiring from rugby in 2007.[3]

Makin graduated from Durham University in 2001 with a BA degree in Sport.[4] In addition to rugby, he also played cricket for the Hampshire Second XI.[5]

References

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  1. "Nick Makin Profile". Newcastle Falcons. Archived from the original on 7 June 2004. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  2. "Newcastle 37-33 Sale". BBC News Online. 17 April 2004. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  3. "Moment in Time: Walder flies in under the radar to lift Falcons". The Rugby Paper. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  4. "Performing with Fitness and Purpose". Durham First (17): 21. Spring 2003.
  5. "PCA Runs Recruitment 'Taster Day'". The PCA. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
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