Ex-England hooker Singleton joins Glasgow a year after cardiac event

Former England hooker Jack Singleton joins Glasgow Warriors on a short-term deal a year after experiencing a cardiac event in training. Singleton was in the England squad for the 2019 World Cup and spent the 2023-24 season on loan with Toulon in France Former England hooker Jack Singleton has joined Glasgow Warriors 13 months after experiencing a cardiac event in training. The 30-year-old has agreed a short-term deal to provide cover during the Nations Championship and Six Nations. Singleton spent six years with Gloucester, where he scored 20 tries in 75 appearances, after playing for Worcester and Saracens. He admits the thought of never playing again "definitely crossed my mind" as he had stents and balloons fitted to open up his arteries.

"It's a hereditary condition that we didn't know about," he explained. "Since the operations and procedures that I've had and the drugs that I'm now taking, everything's more under control. "I'm in a much safer spot than I was 16 months ago when I was playing." Singleton, who has four England caps, has been doing "full running sessions" since May but is unsure of when he will be fit to resume playing. "I'm looking forward to just getting stuck into training," he said. "It's a massive privilege for me to be a part of this group. "I've seen