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Joe Edwards (rugby union)

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Joe Edwards
Date of birth (1993-09-21) 21 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight111 kg (17 st 7 lb)
SchoolEdgewater College
Saint Kentigern College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016−2017
2017–2020
2020−
Bordeaux
Provence
Vannes
7
52
(0)
(25)
()
Correct as of 7 April 2020
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2016 Auckland 41 (15)
Correct as of 16 October 2016
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015−2016 Blues 8 (0)
Correct as of 20 July 2016
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013
2015–2016
New Zealand under-20
Māori All Blacks
4
1
(10)
(0)
Correct as of 18 July 2015

Joe Edwards (born 21 September 1993) is a rugby union footballer who plays as a loose forward for the RC Vannes in France's Rugby Top 14.[1] He made his provincial debut during the 2012 season against Manawatu and to date has made 9 appearances and scored 1 try. Joe previously went to Edgewater College (2007–09) and Saint Kentigern College (2010–11) and was in the First XV at both schools.

He is the Great nephew of Sam Edwards former NZ Kiwi rugby league player.

His impressive performances at domestic level have seen him named in the Blues Wider Training Squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season.[2] He was subsequently upgraded to a first-team contract for 2015.[3]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Joe Edwards Auckland ITM Cup Player Profile". Archived from the original on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  2. ^ "2013 Blues Wider Training Group announced". 7 December 2012. Archived from the original on 12 February 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
  3. ^ "Joe Edwards Blues Player Profile". Blues Rugby. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
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