Harry Vella Explained

Harry Vella
Birth Date:7 March 2001
Birth Place:Nambour, Australia
Height:1830NaN0
Weight:1120NaN0
Position:Prop
Years1:2024–
Apps1:7
Points1:0
Clubupdate:14 June 2024

Harry Vella (born 7 March 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the . His preferred position is prop.[1]

Early career

Vella is from Nambour and attended St Joseph's College, Nudgee, before playing his club rugby for Canberra Royals.[2] He had previously been a member of the Queensland academy, and represented Australia Schools.[3] He previously worked in a warehouse, where he earned the nickname 'The Forklift' due to his ability to lift heavy objects.[4]

Professional career

Vella was named in the squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5] After a 16-month lay off due to injury, he made his debut in Round 5 of the season against .[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Vella. Ultimate Rugby. 31 March 2024.
  2. News: Pathways prop Harry Vella promoted to Brumbies 2023 squad. Canberra Daily. 23 August 2022. 31 March 2024.
  3. News: Aussie Schools and U18s beat Fiji in opening tour match. Rugby.com.au. 26 September 2019. 31 March 2024.
  4. News: Sean Maloney: How Brumbies' barnstorming debutant earned 'Forklift' nickname. Wide World of Sports. 25 March 2024. 31 March 2024.
  5. Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies squad named for 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season . Brumbies . 9 November 2023 . 10 November 2023.
  6. News: ACT Brumbies send message to Super Rugby rivals with thumping Moana Pasifika win. Rugby.com.au. 22 March 2024. 31 March 2024.