Former England hooker Singleton returns to rugby after cardiac event

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

Jack Singleton has joined Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal 14 months after suffering a cardiac event during training.

Jack Singleton has joined Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal to provide cover during the Nations Championship and Six Nations, 14 months after suffering a cardiac event in pre-season training. The 30-year-old spent six years with Gloucester, where he scored 20 tries in 75 appearances. He also played for Worcester and Saracens, and has four England caps.

Singleton required surgery, with stents and balloons fitted to open his arteries after he was found to have a hereditary heart condition that was previously unknown. He has said the thought of never playing again 'definitely crossed my mind'. Since the operations and medical treatment, he has completed the final phase of rehabilitation and has been given medical clearance to return to rugby.

The 30-year-old is Scottish-qualified through his grandparents and linked up with his Glasgow teammates this week. He said he is unsure when he will be fit to play but is ready to resume training. He admitted that if asked to play this weekend 'I'd get out there' but probably would not perform well immediately.

How it is being reported

• Singleton joins Glasgow after recovery from cardiac eventFormer England hooker Jack Singleton joins Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal a little over a year on from experiencing a cardiac event in training.BBC Gloucestershire · 13 Oct, 17:17
• Ex-Gloucester Rugby hooker Jack Singleton returns to professional rugby after cardiac eventGlasgow Warriors have signed the 30-year-old with immediate effectGloucestershire Live · 13 Oct, 13:34

In this story: Jack Singleton · Glasgow Warriors · Gloucester Rugby · England · Scotland

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