Harry Potter (rugby union) explained

Harry Potter
Birth Date:15 December 1997
Height:185 cm
Weight:95 kg
School:Brighton Grammar School
University:Sydney University
Position:Centre, Wing, Fullback
Youthclubs1:St Brendan's Old Boys
Youthclubs2:Moorabbin
Amatyears1:2016–2019
Amatteam1:Sydney University
Amatapps1:32
Amatpoints1:90
Years1:2018
Clubs1:NSW Country Eagles
Apps1:2
Points1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Melbourne Rising
Apps2:1
Points2:5
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Melbourne Rebels
Apps3:0
Points3:0
Years4:2020–2023
Clubs4:Leicester Tigers
Apps4:67
Points4:100
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Western Force
Apps5:6
Points5:5
Clubupdate:1 June 2024

Harry Potter (born 15 December 1997) is a rugby union player for the Western Force, an Australian team in Super Rugby. Potter plays on the wing, fullback and centre positions. Potter is eligible to represent both and at international level. Between 2020 and 2023 he played for Leicester Tigers where he was a Premiership Rugby champion in 2022.

Honours

Leicester:

1x Gallagher Premiership (2021-22)

Early life

Potter was born in Wimbledon in the South London borough of Merton, England.[1] Potter moved to Bristol in his youth before moving again, this time abroad to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia when he was 10 years old. He played for Brighton Grammar School in his youth career.

Rugby career

Rebels

In August 2019, Potter was announced to have been included in the full Melbourne Rebels squad for the 2020 season after playing with the Melbourne Rising in the National Rugby Championship.[2] [3]

Leicester Tigers

Potter signed for Premiership Rugby side Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2020–21 season.[4] He made his debut on 22 August 2020 against Bath at Welford Road.[5] [6] He started the 2022 Premiership Rugby final as Tigers beat Saracens 15-12.[7]

On 25 May 2023, it was announced that Potter had left Leicester to pursue an opportunity in Australia. On 1 June 2023 he was confirmed as signing for Western Force.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Harry Potter . . 5 January 2020 .
  2. News: 28 August 2019 . Expelliarmus! Harry Potter signs Super Rugby contract with Rebels . . 5 January 2020 .
  3. Web site: You’re a Rebel Harry! #HarryPotter is coming to Melbourne for 2020 . https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B1nUftXnLPx . 24 December 2021 . registration. . 26 August 2019 . . @melbournerebels . 5 January 2020 .
  4. Tigers add Potter to senior squad . Leicester Tigers . 24 June 2020 . 24 June 2020.
  5. News: Leicester make 13 changes as they prepare to host Bath on Saturday. 21 August 2020. 31 August 2020. Rugby Pass.
  6. News: Harry Potter and the Leicester Tigers: meet the pro sportsman that everyone makes the same jokes about. Leicester Mercury. Reach plc. 29 August 2020. 31 August 2020.
  7. News: Premiership final: Leicester Tigers 15-12 Saracens - Freddie Burns drop-goal clinches title. BBC Sport. 18 June 2022. 20 June 2022.
  8. News: Harry Potter’s new club announced as he’s set for midfield switch. Planet Rugby. 1 June 2023. 21 June 2023. Adam. Kyriacou.