Darren Capovilla Explained

Darren Capovilla
Fullname:Darren Capovilla
Birth Date:1973 6, df=yes
Club1:Parramatta Eels
Year1start:1993
Appearances1:1
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Western Suburbs
Year2start:1996
Year2end:97
Appearances2:25
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Teama:Italy
Yearastart:2000
Appearancesa:3
Triesa:2
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:8
Source:[1]
Updated:16 December 2022

Darren Capovilla is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played for Parramatta and Western Suburbs in the NSWRL competition.

Playing career

Capovilla made his first grade debut for Parramatta in round 21 of the 1993 NSWRL season against Canberra at Bruce Stadium. Capovilla played off the bench in Parramatta's 68–0 defeat which as of 2022 is still the clubs record defeat. In 1996, Capovilla joined Western Suburbs and enjoyed a successful season where the club qualified for the finals. Capovilla played in Western Suburbs 20-12 elimination finals loss to Cronulla at Parramatta Stadium. This would prove to be the last time Western Suburbs would qualify for the finals. In 1997, Capovilla played eight matches. Capovilla's final game for Western Suburbs was their 39–18 loss to wooden spooners South Queensland. The loss meant Western Suburbs missed the finals with the Gold Coast Chargers leapfrogging them in the process. In 2000, Capovilla represented Italy in three matches of the 2000 emerging nations tournament scoring two tries.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Darren Capovilla - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 2022-12-15.
  2. Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition)
  3. Web site: Playing Against Cam. www.athletesvoice.com.au.
  4. Web site: Western Suburbs first grade players. www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  5. Web site: Official Player Numbers. Parramatta Eels.
  6. Web site: NRL record losses: Each team's biggest ever defeat. www.sportingnews.com.