Mark Wilson (rugby union)
Mark Edward Wilson (born 6 October 1989) is an English rugby union coach and former player. He played as either a blindside flanker or at Number 8. On 14 February 2022, he announced his retirement with immediate effect due to a problematic knee injury. Following his retirement he was reemployed by the Falcons as a coach. Playing career Club Wilson was a product of the Newcastle Falcons Junior Academy and signed a professional contract after playing for Kendal RUFC in the national 3 level. He also spent some time on loan from Newcastle Falcons at Blaydon RFC in the national level 2 in his first year after becoming professional. In March 2011 he was part of the Falcons team that were defeated by Gloucester in the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Wilson started for the Newcastle side that defeated Bedford Blues in the 2012–13 RFU Championship final to achieve promotion back to the top flight. In July 2019 it was announced that Wilson would be joining Premiership side Sale Sharks on a year-long loan following the relegation of Newcastle Falcons. Wilson returned to Newcastle for the 2020-2021 campaign and in total made 237 appearances for the club, scoring 42 tries.