Harry Potter (rugby union)

Harry Potter (born 15 December 1997) is a rugby union player currently signed with the Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Potter plays on the wing and centre positions. Potter, being born in England, is eligible to represent both Australia and England at senior international level.

Harry Potter
Date of birth (1997-12-15) 15 December 1997
Place of birthWimbledon, London, England
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)[1][2]
Weight95 kg (209 lb)[1][2]
SchoolBrighton Grammar School
UniversitySydney University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Wing
Current team Leicester Tigers
Youth career
St Brendan's Old Boys[1]
Moorabbin[2]
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016–2019 Sydney University 32 (90)
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 NSW Country Eagles 2 (0)
2019 Melbourne Rising 1 (5)
2020 Melbourne Rebels 0 (0)
2020 Leicester Tigers 6 (10)
Correct as of 18 October 2020

Early life

Potter was born in Wimbledon in the South London borough of Merton, England.[3][4] Potter moved to Bristol in his youth before moving again, this time abroad to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia when he was 12-years-old.[3] He Played for Brighton Grammar School in his youth career lead by Captain Jack Summers and guided by Coach Eric Tom.


Rugby career

Rebels

In August 2019, Potter was announced to have been included in the full Melbourne Rebels squad for the 2020 season after playing with the Melbourne Rising in the National Rugby Championship.[5][6]

Leicester Tigers

Potter signed for Premiership Rugby side Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020–21 season.[7] He made his debut against on 22 August 2020 against Bath at Welford Road.[8][9]

Reference list

  1. "Harry Potter". Sydney University Football Club. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  2. "Harry Potter". Rebel Media. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  3. "Harry Potter and the defence of the shield: Can Uni do it again?". Behind the Ruck. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  4. "Harry Potter". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  5. "Expelliarmus! Harry Potter signs Super Rugby contract with Rebels". Fox Sports Australia. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  6. "You're a Rebel Harry! #HarryPotter is coming to Melbourne for 2020". Instagram. @melbournerebels. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
  7. "Tigers add Potter to senior squad" (Press release). Leicester Tigers. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  8. "Leicester make 13 changes as they prepare to host Bath on Saturday". Rugby Pass. 21 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  9. "Harry Potter and the Leicester Tigers: meet the pro sportsman that everyone makes the same jokes about". Leicester Mercury. Reach plc. 29 August 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2020.


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