Jack Howarth (rugby league) explained

Jack Howarth
Nickname:Howie
Birth Date:2002 10, df=y
Birth Place:Mackay, Queensland, Australia
Height:193cm (76inches)
Weight:105kg (231lb)
Club1:Melbourne Storm
Year1start:2023
Year1end:present
Appearances1:12
Tries1:2
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:8
Yearastart:2024
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Updated:15 August 2024

Jack Howarth (born 22 October 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).[1] [2]

Background

Howarth played his junior rugby league for Easts Tigers and attended Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.[3]

He was chosen to represent the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team in 2019, scoring a try and earning the player of the match award in a win against New Zealand.[4]

In June 2022, Howarth was selected for the Queensland U19s junior State of Origin team for their match against NSW. Howarth suffered a head injury in the second half and was unable to return to the field.[5]

Playing career

After two seasons playing with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Queensland Cup where he often struggled with injuries that hampered his development,[4] Howarth made his NRL debut in round 27 of the 2023 NRL season for the Melbourne Storm against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.[3] [6]

Howarth had an extended run in the Melbourne Storm squad during the 2024 season, earning a starting role in the centre position and scoring his first NRL try.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jack Howarth.
  2. Web site: Melbourne Storm lock in Reimis Smith and Jack Howarth on long-term NRL deals. 27 January 2022 .
  3. Web site: Jack Howarth becomes player 232 . melbournestorm.com.au . 31 August 2023 . 31 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Gabor . Martin . ‘He didn’t work as hard as he could have’: Schoolboys sensation responds to pre-season challenge to make his mark at the Storm . The Weekly Times . NCA Newswire . 19 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240719043609/https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/breaking-news/he-didnt-work-as-hard-as-he-could-have-schoolboys-sensation-responds-to-preseason-challenge-to-make-his-mark-at-the-storm/news-story/3ada6eb333f70fc529ac33632c2ac36d . 19 July 2024 . 19 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Lenehan . Martin . Pezet's poise powers Blues to big win over Maroons . NRL.com . . 23 June 2022 . 23 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Storm hammer Broncos' NRL minor premiership hopes. www.espn.co.uk. 31 August 2023 .