George Blake (rugby union) explained

George Blake
Birth Date:11 June 2001
Birth Place:Cook Islands
Height:1840NaN0
Weight:1130NaN0
School:The Southport School
Position:Prop / Hooker
Years1:2022–
Apps1:8
Points1:15
Clubupdate:7 June 2024

George Blake (born 11 June 2001) is a Cook Islander-Australian rugby union player, who plays for the . His preferred position is prop or hooker.[1]

Early career

Blake was born in the Cook Islands.[2] He attended The Southport School.[3] He plays his club rugby for Bond University.[4]

Professional career

Blake was first named in the Queensland Reds squad in 2022, when he was named in the development squad.[5] He joined the full squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season,[6] making his debut in Round 10 against the, scoring a try.[7] He would go on to make a further 3 appearances in the season, scoring another try. He was again named in the squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Blake. Ultimate Rugby. 26 November 2023.
  2. News: Reds reward Queensland pathway products. Queensland Reds. 14 September 2021. 26 November 2023.
  3. News: Australian Schools & U18s to take on New Zealand Schools. Rugby.com.au. 3 October 2019. 26 November 2023.
  4. News: First loss of season as Wests rain points on Bond. Bond University. 26 November 2023.
  5. Queensland Reds confirm 2022 Super Rugby Pacific Squad . Queensland Reds . 22 November 2021 . 22 November 2021.
  6. Lawson Creighton re-signs with Queensland Reds through 2024; George Blake and Wilson Blyth join full-time squad, Spencer Jeans re-signs through 2023. Queensland Reds . 9 September 2022 . 13 October 2022.
  7. News: Reds star reveals Brad Thorn 'elephant' after vital win over the Force. Wide World of Sports. 29 April 2023. 26 November 2023.
  8. Queensland Reds 2024 Super Rugby Pacific squad announced . Queensland Reds . 9 November 2023 . 11 November 2023.