Angus Curtis

Angus Curtis (born 26 March 1998) is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Pro14 and European Rugby Champions Cup side Ulster. He plays as a fly-half or centre.

Angus Curtis
Date of birth (1998-03-26) 26 March 1998
Place of birthHarare, Zimbabwe
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight92 kg (14.5 st; 203 lb)
SchoolHilton College
UniversityQueen's University
Notable relative(s)David Curtis (father)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018– Ulster 7 (5)
Correct as of 13 October 2018

Early life

Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, Curtis' father is David Curtis, who won 13 caps for Ireland between 1991 and 1992, including several at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, before returning to Zimbabwe, where he currently runs the Stables Winery. Curtis' grandfather, Arthur Bryan, also won 3 caps for Ireland in 1950. Curtis first began playing rugby while at primary school in Zimbabwe, before earning a scholarship to play cricket and rugby for Hilton College in South Africa when he was 13, and only decided to focus on rugby in his final year at school, having become involved with the Sharks under-18's side.[1][2]

Ulster

Curtis made his senior debut for Ulster in their 36–15 win against Scottish side Glasgow Warriors in round 17 of the 2017–18 Pro14 on 21 April 2018.[3][4] He signed a development contract to join the senior squad for the 2018–19 season, which will advance to a senior contract for two seasons from the 2019–20 season.[5]

References
  1. "Hotshot: Ulster and Ireland U20 centre Angus Curtis". Rugby World. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  2. "Angus Curtis following the family tradition but blazing his own trail". Irish Times. 2 March 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  3. "Ulster squad named for Glasgow challenge". Ulster Rugby. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  4. "Ulster 36 Glasgow Warriors 15". Ulster Rugby. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
  5. "Curtis and O'Toole earn upgraded contracts". Ulster Rugby. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 2 April 2019.


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