Tim Swinson


Tim Swinson is a Scotland international rugby union player. His preferred position is lock. He plays for Saracens in the RFU Championship.

Rugby Union career

Amateur career

Swinson was drafted to Ayr in the Scottish Premiership for the 2017-18 season.
Swinson has been drafted to Glasgow Hawks in the Scottish Premiership for the 2018-19 season.

Professional career

Swinson has played for Newcastle Falcons in the English Premiership. He made his Newcastle 1st XV debut against Bath during the 2007–08 season. Swinson ended a disappointing season for the Newcastle Falcons by being named the Falcons Player of the Year.
He signed a deal with Glasgow Warriors to join them from Newcastle Falcons in the 2012–13 season.
He announced his retirement from the game in May 2020 in order to pursue an apprenticeship in the same garage that his Scotland and Glasgow Warriors team-mate Gordon Reid holds a position in.
Despite having previously announced his retirement he signed a one-year contract with Saracens ahead of the 2020–21 season.

International career

He has played for Scotland 'A' making his debut in 2013 against England Saxons