Josh Hathaway Explained

Josh Hathaway
Birth Name:Joshua Hathaway
Birth Date:2003 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Aberyswyth, Wales
Weight:84kg (185lb)
Position:Wing, Full-back, Fly-half
Amatteam1:Aberystwyth RFC
Years1:2021-2022
Clubs1:Scarlets
Apps1:0
Points1:0
Years2:2022–
Clubs2:Gloucester
Apps2:20
Points2:40
Clubupdate:6 July 2024
Repyears1:2022
Repteam1:Wales U20
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0
Repyears2:2023
Repteam2:England U20
Repcaps2:4
Reppoints2:20
Repyears3:2024–
Repteam3:Wales
Repcaps3:1
Reppoints3:0
Repupdate:6 July 2024
School:Ysgol Penglais
University:Hartpury College

Joshua Hathaway (born 19 October 2003) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Gloucester and Wales. He can also play fly-half and full-back.[1]

Early life

Born in Aberyswyth, Hathaway attended Ysgol Penglais School.[2] He later attended Hartpury College in Gloucestershire.[3]

Career

Hathaway played for Aberystwyth RFC and represented Ceredigion Schools at age group level.[4] [5] He was a member of the Scarlets Academy.[6] Hathaway signed a three-year contract with Gloucester in November 2022.[7] He made his debut for Gloucester in the Premiership Rugby Cup in November 2022.[8]

In March 2024 Hathaway came off the bench as Gloucester defeated Leicester Tigers to win the 2023–24 Premiership Rugby Cup.[9] The following month saw him score a hat-trick during a league fixture against Saracens.[10] [11] At the end of that season Hathaway scored a try during the 2023–24 EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Benetton and came off the bench in the final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Gloucester were beaten by Sharks to finish runners up.[12] [13]

International career

Hathaway was capped by Wales U20 in March 2022.[7] Later that year, he changed his national allegiance in order to represent England qualifying through a paternal grandmother.[7] [14] In February 2023 Hathaway made his first start for England U20 and scored a hat-trick of tries in 15 minutes on his debut against Scotland during the opening round of the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[15] [16] He was identified by BBC Sport as one of the stars of the under-20 Six Nations tournament.[17]

In June 2024, Hathaway was called up to the senior Wales squad for their tour of Australia.[18] On 6 July 2024 he made his Test debut starting against Australia in Sydney.[19] [20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joshua Hathaway. wru.wales. March 15, 2023.
  2. Web site: Josh Hathaway up against old mates as England take on Wales. Cambrian News. March 15, 2023. Dylan. Halliday. February 7, 2023.
  3. Web site: New Welsh rugby winger scores wonder try as England v Wales tug of war looms. Walesonline. 21 April 2024. 30 March 2024. John. Jones.
  4. Web site: Gloucester Rugby snap up Welsh U20s full back from international rugby player factory Hartpury. Gloucestershire Live. Evely. John. November 7, 2022. March 15, 2023.
  5. Web site: Josh Hathaway signs for Gloucester Rugby. November 4, 2022. March 15, 2023.
  6. Web site: Watch: The dream is to get my senior cap with Wales! Emerging Talent Josh Hathaway. Talkingrugbyunion.co.uk. Warren. Muggleton . March 25, 2022. March 15, 2023.
  7. Web site: Coach 'very disappointed' with teen who's ditched Wales to become England's new young star. Walesonline. February 7, 2023. Steffen. Thomas. March 15, 2023.
  8. Web site: Young Guns: Gloucester fly-half and full-back Josh Hathaway. The Rugby Paper. March 15, 2023.
  9. Web site: BBC Sport. 6 July 2024. Premiership Rugby Cup final: Gloucester 23-13 Leicester: Gloucester clinch first trophy in nine years. Sophie. Hurcom. 15 March 2024.
  10. News: Premiership: Saracens 46-24 Gloucester. BBC Sport. 20 April 2024. 6 July 2024.
  11. Web site: 'World-class' - Josh Hathaway scores hat-trick in Gloucester's defeat at Saracens. Gloucestershire Live. 21 April 2024. John. Evely. 20 April 2024.
  12. News: Gloucester beat Benetton to reach Challenge Cup final. Sophie. Hurcom. BBC Sport. 4 May 2024. 6 July 2024.
  13. News: Sharks overpower Gloucester to win Challenge Cup. Sophie. Hurcom. BBC Sport. 24 May 2024. 6 July 2024.
  14. Web site: Rising star Josh Hathaway says he is yet to hear from Wales or England as he reveals Test dream. Walesonline. 6 July 2024. John. Jones. 24 May 2024.
  15. Web site: Aber's Josh Hathaway selected for England U20 to take on Scotland. Cambrian News. March 15, 2023. Dylan. Halliday. February 1, 2023.
  16. Web site: Welsh speedster scores hat-trick in 15 minutes on England U20 debut. Ruck.co.uk. February 3, 2023. March 15, 2023.
  17. Web site: Under-20 Six Nations: Who are the stars of this year's tournament. Alastair. Telfer. BBC Sport. March 15, 2023. March 15, 2023.
  18. Web site: The verdict on Wales' new-look squad as new faces and raft of omissions explained. Walesonline. 4 June 2024. Ben. Jones. 3 June 2024.
  19. Web site: Hathaway to make debut as Thomas given Wales fly-half role. BBC Sport. 6 July 2024. Gareth. Griffiths. 3 July 2024.
  20. Web site: Australia begin Schmidt era with victory against Wales. BBC Sport. 6 July 2024. Gareth. Griffiths. 6 July 2024.

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