Harri Doel (born 2 August 2000) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Llandovery RFC. He previously played for Worcester Warriors, until the club liquidated in 2022.

Harri Doel
Birth nameHarri Doel
Date of birth (2000-08-02) 2 August 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthCarmarthen, Wales
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight86 kg (13 st 8 lb)
SchoolColeg Sir Gâr
UniversitySwansea University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
Current team Llandovery RFC
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016―2021 Llandovery RFC 21 (25)
2016―2021 Scarlets 0 (0)
2020―2022 Worcester Warriors 18 (30)
2022– Llandovery RFC 6 (10)
2023 Scarlets 1 (0)
2023 Ospreys 0 (0)
Correct as of 11 March 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017―2018 Wales U18s
2018―2019 Wales U20s
Correct as of 9 June 2021

Professional career

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Doel played his formative rugby for his hometown club, Llandovery, beginning in the Under-7s and playing at every level through to the first team.[1] Doel attended Coleg Sir Gar near Llanelli, and completed a mathematics degree at Swansea University.[2]

He joined the Scarlets Academy in 2016 and was a regular in the Scarlets A team in the 2019–20 Celtic Cup.[3]

Doel was selected for Wales in the Under-20s Six Nations having previously represented his country at all age groups from Under-16s.[4] He did not make an appearance for the side, as the U20 season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 16 April 2021, Doel signed for English side Worcester Warriors on loan for the 2020-21 Premiership Rugby season.[5] On 29 April 2021, following impressive performances for the side, Doel signed a permanent deal to stay with Worcester ahead of the 2021-22 season.[6] On 5 October 2022 all Worcester players had their contacts terminated due to the liquidation of the company to which they were contracted.[7]

Following the collapse of Worcester, Doel rejoined Llandovery on 9 November 2022.[8] He combined his playing career with a part-time job working for the family construction firm.[9]

On 10 March 2023, Doel made his first appearance for the Scarlets, in a friendly against the Saracens.[10]

Doel joined the Ospreys on 31 March 2023, as injury cover until the end of the season.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Drovers Return". Llandovery RFC. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ "HARRI DOEL". Swansea.ac.uk. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Wales U20s star Jac Morgan to captain Scarlets A in Celtic Cup opener". Scarlets. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Wales name Six Nations under-20s squad". BBC Sport. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Worcester Warriors sign Welsh Under 20 Harri Doel on loan". Worcester News. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Warriors sign wing prospect Harri Doel". Worcester Warriors. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  7. ^ "Worcester player and staff contracts terminated after high court ruling | Worcester | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
  8. ^ Orders, Mark (9 November 2022). "Young Wales international made redundant in Worcester meltdown joins Welsh Prem". WalesOnline. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
  9. ^ Orders, Mark (4 March 2023). "Young Wales international now working on building site amid rugby's turmoil". WalesOnline.
  10. ^ "Battling young Scarlets fall to defeat at Sarries". Scarlets Rugby. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
  11. ^ "Ospreys sign Doel to cover for injured Cuthbert". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
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