Julian Heaven (born 1 October 2000) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is hooker.[1]
| Date of birth | 1 October 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St. Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
editHeaven first played rugby at Lindfield Rugby Club and attended St Joseph's College.[2] He came through the Waratahs academy, and has Spanish heritage, representing their U20 side.[3]
Professional career
editIn 2019, Heaven signed with Lyon LOU Rugby in France Top 14 as part of their Academy programme. Having progressed through the Academy ranks, Heaven made two appearances for LOU in the Top 14 in 2020.[4] While playing in France, (based on family heritage) he was selected in the Spanish U20s squad; however COVID meant the cancellation of that tournament.
He returned to Australia in 2022, playing for Eastern Suburbs.[5] He was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 2 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season,[6] making his debut in the match against the Crusaders.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Julian Heaven". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "Spotlight on schools rugby: NSW Schools Sides Announced". NSW Rugby. 29 October 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ @T2Rugby (28 February 2024). "Julian Heaven, who was once of Spain U20, returns to elite level rugby with his home state the NSW Waratahs over 3 years since he last played Top 14 making his pro debut with Lyon in October 2020 whilst he was with their Espoirs" (Tweet). Retrieved 3 March 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Le paradis de Julian Heaven se trouve à Pau". Le Progres (in French). 10 October 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "TEAM LIST: NSW Waratahs A v Warringah Rats / Manly Marlins". NSW Waratahs. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
- ^ "TEAM LIST: Waratahs v Crusaders". NSW Waratahs (Press release). 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Waratahs upset Super Rugby champion Crusaders". Super Rugby. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
External links
edit- Julian Heaven at ItsRugby.co.uk
- Julian Heaven on LinkedIn
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