Jack Walsh (rugby union)

Jack Walsh (born 11 January 2000) is an American-born Australian rugby union player, currently playing for United Rugby Championship side Ospreys. His preferred position is fly-half.[1]

Jack Walsh
Date of birth (2000-01-11) 11 January 2000 (age 24)
Place of birthJacksonville, United States
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight80 kg (13 st; 180 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Manly 1 (0)
Correct as of 26 May 2022
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020 Waratahs 0 (0)
2020–2022 Exeter Chiefs 5 (18)
2022– Ospreys ()
Correct as of 26 May 2022

Career

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Walsh came through the Waratahs academy system, having played his junior rugby for Manly, and been named as a wider training squad player for the Waratahs for the 2020 Super Rugby season.[2][3] He joined Exeter Chiefs in July 2020, and represented the side 5 times over the course of the next two seasons.[4][5] He signed for the Ospreys ahead of the 2022–23 United Rugby Championship.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Jack Walsh". Rugby Pass. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  2. ^ "'Special' outside-half to quit Exeter Chiefs and join Welsh region for better contract". Wales Online. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Shute Shield: Who's playing where in 2020?" (Press release). NSW Waratahs. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Jack Walsh". Exeter Chiefs. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  5. ^ "TRANSFER - Exeter Chiefs sign 'very talented' fly-half". Ruck.co.uk. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Jack Walsh: Ospreys sign fly-half from Exeter Chiefs". BBC Sport. 4 May 2022. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
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