Joe Powell (rugby union)

Joe Powell (born 11 April 1994) is an Australian rugby union player who currently plays as a scrum-half for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby.[1][2] He is also a member of the Brumbies extended playing squad, making his first appearances for the franchise during the 2015 Super Rugby season.[3]

Joe Powell
Date of birth (1994-04-11) 11 April 1994
Place of birthCanberra, ACT, Australia
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight83 kg (13 st 1 lb; 183 lb)
SchoolMarist College Canberra
Notable relative(s)Katrina Powell (cousin)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Canberra Vikings / Brumbies
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014– Canberra Vikings 15 (10)
2015– Brumbies 11 (0)
Correct as of 22 July 2016
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Australia Under-20
2017 Australia 4 (0)
Correct as of 23 June 2018

Powell was a member of the Australian schoolboys shadow squad in 2012 and was part of the Australia under-20 side which competed in the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand.[3] In 2016, he was selected in the 39-man Australian squad for the Test series against England.[4]

Powell is of Irish descent and holds dual Australian and Irish citizenship.[5]

Super Rugby statistics
As of 25 July 2016[2]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2015 Brumbies303150000000
2016 Brumbies8171750000000
Total111101900000000

References
  1. "Joe Powell Canberra Vikings Player Profile". UC Vikings. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  2. "Joe Powell itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. "Joe Powell Player Profile". Brumbies. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  4. https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-name-brumbies-joe-powell-among-10-uncapped-players-in-squad-for-england-test-series/ar-BBtv1ix?ocid=spartanntp
  5. Newman, Beth. "Powell 'itchy' to return to Test arena". rugby.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
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