Jake Upfield Explained

Jake Upfield
Birth Date:	18 May 1995
Birth Place:	Australia
Height:	1980NaN0
Weight:	1110NaN0
University:	Bond University
Position:	Lock / Flanker
Years1:	2017–2020
Clubs1:	Jersey Reds
Years2:	2023
Apps2:	10
Points2:	5
Clubupdate:	21 July 2023

Jake Upfield (born 18 May 1995) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the . His preferred position is lock or flanker.^[1]

Early career

Upfield graduated Bond University in 2017, before moving to the UK.^[2]

Professional career

Upfield joined Jersey Reds in 2017.^{[3] [4]} He remained with the side until 2021 when he returned to Australia to continue his studies.^[5]

Ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, Upfield was called into the squad as it suffered with injuries in the lock position.^[6] He made his debut in Round 1 against the .^[7]

External links

• itsrugby.co.uk Profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jake Upfield. Ultimate Rugby. 5 March 2023.
2. News: Upfield hungry for greater success with the Bull Sharks. Bond University. 1 September 2022. 5 March 2023.
3. News: Jake Upfield: Jersey sign Australian forward to bolster squad. BBC Sport. 12 October 2017. 5 March 2023.
4. News: Jersey Reds: World Cup caps depart, but Tongan ‘Kuki’ remains. Jersey Evening Post. 22 May 2020. 5 March 2023.
5. News: Reds confirm three more additions to playing ranks. Jersey Reds. 11 February 2021. 5 March 2023.
6. News: Lock crisis at Reds a puzzler. Rugby.com.au. 15 February 2023. 5 March 2023.
7. Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener . Queensland Reds . 23 February 2023 . 23 February 2023.