Joe Johnston (rugby union) explained

Joe Johnston
Birth Date:1998 1, df=yes
Birth Place:New Zealand
Weight:101kg (223lb)
Ru Position:Flanker
Years1:2019–
Apps1:11
Points1:10
Years2:2021–
Clubs2:New England Free Jacks
Apps2:0
Points2:0
Ru Clubupdate:31 January 2021

Joe Johnston (born 31 January 1998) is a New Zealand rugby union player, currently playing for the New England Free Jacks of Major League Rugby (MLR). His preferred position is flanker.[1]

Professional career

Johnston signed for Major League Rugby side New England Free Jacks ahead of the 2021 Major League Rugby season.[2] He had previously represented in the 2019 and 2020 seasons of the Mitre 10 Cup,[3] while he was also selected to play for the China Lions in the 2020 Global Rapid Rugby season.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joe Johnston. Ultimate Rugby. 31 January 2021.
  2. News: Bay of Plenty and New Zealand Schools Barbarians loose forward, Joe Johnston, signs with the Free Jacks. New England Free Jacks. 8 September 2020. 31 January 2021.
  3. 2020 BAY OF PLENTY STEAMERS SQUAD NAMED . Bay of Plenty Rugby Union . 7 September 2020.
  4. China Lions ready to roar into competition . China Lions Rugby . https://archive.today/20200312075106/https://mailchi.mp/81aa250677f7/media-release-baywide-club-rugby-easter-weekend-preview-3248052 . 12 March 2020 . 11 March 2020.