Laurie Weeks (rugby union)

Laurie Weeks (born 5 April 1986, Sydney, Australia) is a former professional and national representative rugby union footballer. He played at tighthead prop for the Melbourne Rebels. On the 17 March 2017, in a game against the Chiefs, Weeks became the Rebels most capped player.[1]

Laurie Weeks
Date of birth (1986-04-05) 5 April 1986
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight115 kg (18 st 2 lb)
SchoolSt. Joseph's College, Hunters Hill
UniversitySydney University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007
2014
2018
Sydney Fleet
Sydney Stars
Melbourne Rising
1
5
3
(5)
(5)
(0)
Correct as of 27 January 2019
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–10
2011–2018
Reds
Rebels
23
85
(5)
(0)
Correct as of 5 November 2017
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014 Australia 2 (0)
Correct as of 22 June 2014

Super Rugby

Weeks made his Super Rugby debut for the Reds in February 2009 against the Bulls.[2] The Rugby Union Players Association (RUPA) named Weeks 'Newcomer of the Year' for the 2009 season;[3] Weeks played 23 games for the Reds 2009-2010.[2] In 2011, Weeks left Queensland and moved to Victoria to join the Melbourne Rebels.[2]

In 2012, his Rebel team mates included props Nic Henderson, Rodney Blake, 20-year-old Paul Alo-Emile, and new signings Kurtley Beale (fullback) and James O'Connor (inside centre).[4]

Laurie weeks now works as the Ticketing and Marketing Manager at the Melbourne Rebels and has ensured the existence of the Super Rugby franchise for at least another 2 years.[5]

Other

Weeks is studying a Bachelor of Education, and was head of the Little Rebels for 2013. His mother and younger sister are both Primary School teachers.[2]

Super Rugby statistics

As of 15 July 2018[6]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2009 Reds131128120000000
2010 Reds101006841000500
2011 Rebels165115750000000
2012 Rebels5503330000000
2013 Rebels161339300000010
2014 Rebels141317320000000
2015 Rebels9723120000001
2016 Rebels111016380000000
2017 Rebels14956310000000
2018 Rebels00000000000
Total108832556271000511

References

  1. Windley, Matt. "Laurie Weeks re-signs with Melbourne Rebels, says club can make Super Rugby finals". News.com.au. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
  2. "Player profiles". Melbourne Rebels. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
  3. "Weeks RUPA Newcomer of the Year". UQ Rugby. University Of Queensland. 2009. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  4. axinos, Stathi (28 February 2012). "Forward pack to deliver: Weeks". Australian Schools Rugby Union. Fairfax. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  5. https://melbournerebels.rugby/news/2019/03/28/rebels-name-extended-squad-for-highlanders
  6. "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.


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