Kane Douglas

Kane Douglas
Birth name Kane P. Douglas
Date of birth (1989-06-01) 1 June 1989
Place of birth Maclean, New South Wales, Australia
Height 2.02 m (6 ft 7 1⁄2 in)[1]
Weight 123 kg (271 lb; 19 st 5 lb)
School Maclean High School
Notable relative(s) Luke Douglas
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–14
2014
2014–15
2016–		 Southern Districts
NSW Country Eagles
Leinster
Brisbane City		 15
1
20
6		 (0)
(0)
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 1 Apr 2015
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–14
2015–
Reds		 76
38		 (10)
(0)
Correct as of 21 July 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012– Australia 31 (0)
Correct as of 26 November 2016

Kane Douglas (born 1 June 1989) is an Australian rugby union footballer who currently plays for Leinster Rugby was previously with the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition and the Wallabies as a lock. Douglas played his junior rugby with the Yamba Buccaneers, captaining the Under 17 team to a premiership in 2006. He was named to debut for the Australian Wallabies side to face Argentina on 17 September 2012.[2]

New South Wales Waratahs and Australian Wallabies

In 2008, Douglas was selected to train with the NSW Waratahs Academy under the guidance of Head Coach Joe Barakat.[3] He was promoted to Junior Waratahs professional squad in 2009 making his debut for the Waratahs against the Queensland Reds in 2010 off the bench. He immediately forced his way into the starting side and has missed just four games since, two of those due to the suspension. In 2012 he received his first Australian Wallabies cap against Argentina.

Leinster

On 20 May 20, 2014, Leinster confirmed signing Douglas for the 2014–15 season.[4] He played his first game for Leinster v Cardiff Blues on Friday 26 September 2014.

Family

Douglas is the middle son (of three) of Christopher and Patricia (Trish) Douglas. His older brother, Luke Douglas is an Australian born Scotland rugby league footballer. Younger brother Jake plays in England for the Yorkshire side Driffield RUFC.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gssportsmanagement.com.au/kanedouglas.html
  2. ↑ "Douglas to debut for Wallabies". Caboolture News. APN. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  3. ↑ http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/sport/8215/yambas-kane-douglas-signs-new-deal-with-waratahs/
  4. ↑ "Leinster to bring in Kane Douglas". The Irish Times. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Mum's the word as Douglas seeks happier ending". Glasgow Herald. 24 October 2013. Missing or empty |url= (help)
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