David Howell (rugby league) explained

David Howell
Fullname:David Howell
Birth Date:18 November 1983
Birth Place:Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Height:1.91m (06.27feet)
Weight:96kg (212lb)[1]
Club1:St. George Illawarra
Year1start:2003
Year1end:04
Appearances1:12
Tries1:5
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:20
Club2:Canberra Raiders
Year2start:2005
Year2end:07
Appearances2:48
Tries2:15
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:60
Club3:London Broncos
Year3start:2008
Year3end:13
Appearances3:109
Tries3:36
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:144
Retired:yes
Source:[2] [3]
Updated:15 February 2012

David Howell (born 18 November 1983) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for Harlequins RL in the Super League. He primarily plays as a, and can also operate as a er. Howell previously played for the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

NRL career

Howell made his first grade début for the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2003, where he made 12 NRL appearances before joining the Canberra Raiders in 2005.[4]

He was released from the final year of his contract with the Canberra Raiders to join the London-based Harlequins.[5] The Raiders told Howell he would not have a spot in the team after 2008 when his contract terminated.[6]

Howell scored 15 tries in 48 games for Canberra during the last three seasons.[7] [8]

Super League career

Originally linked with Wigan, Howell signed a two-year deal at The Stoop.[9] [10]

He was the sixth addition to the Londoners squad for 2008's Super League XIII.[11] Howell played in the centres and replaced Great Britain international Paul Sykes.[12]

Howell's solid form in the Super League has sparked rumours of a return to the National Rugby League (NRL). Whether or not Howell decides to leave The Stoop is yet to be seen.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harlequins Rugby League. 2011. web page. Harlequins Rugby League. 13 June 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20101208082346/http://www.league.quins.co.uk/squad/squad.php?player=81303&includeref=dynamic. 8 December 2010.
  2. Web site: loverugbyleague . 4 March 2018 . 4 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180304173540/https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/David-Howell/ . dead .
  3. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/David_Howell/summary.html Rugby League Project
  4. Web site: Quins sign Howell. Super League. 2007-12-04. 2007-12-04.
  5. News: Howell to head overseas. The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. 2007-12-01. 2007-12-01. James. Phelps.
  6. Web site: Loyalty doesn't come into it: Howell. LeagueHQ. 2007-12-04. 2007-12-04. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20071206163501/http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/loyalty-doesnt-come-into-it-howell/2007/12/04/1196530622026.html. 6 December 2007 .
  7. Web site: English side signs Raiders star. Fox Sports. Australia. 2007-12-04. 2007-12-04.
  8. News: St Helens step up hunt for successor to Daniel Anderson. https://archive.today/20130505135142/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/rugby/rugby_league/article2994874.ece. dead. 2013-05-05. The Times. 2007-12-04. 2007-12-04. London.
  9. News: Australian Howell signs for Quins. BBC. 2007-12-03. 2007-12-03.
  10. Web site: 'Loyalty doesn't come into it' Howell lashes out at Raiders. The Canberra Times. 2007-12-02. 2007-12-02.
  11. Web site: Howell Answers Quins Call. Sportinglife. 2007-12-03. 2007-12-03.
  12. Web site: Raider Howell joins Harlequins. ABC. 2007-12-04. 2007-12-04.