Luke Doherty Explained

Luke Doherty
Birth Date:2 February 1982
Height:195 cm
Weight:105 kg
School:Iona College Brisbane
Position:Flanker
Superyears1:2003–05
Superapps1:20
Superpoints1:0
Superyears2:2006–07
Superapps2:24
Superpoints2:0
Superyears3:2009
Superapps3:8
Superpoints3:0

Luke Doherty (born 2 February 1982) is an Australian former professional rugby union player.[1]

Biography

Doherty was educated at Iona College in Brisbane.[2]

A flanker, Doherty represented Australian Schoolboys, Australia under 19s and Australia under 21s, then competed for the Queensland Reds from 2003 to 2005. He made his rugby sevens debut for Australia in 2005 and also won Australia "A" selection that year.[3] Signed by the Western Force, Doherty didn't miss a game in the Perth team's inaugural season in 2006 and spent one more year with the side before heading off to Italy to play with Rugby Calvisano in 2007–08. He played at Japanese club Kyuden Voltex in the 2008–09 Top League, then got picked up by the NSW Waratahs.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rocky Elsom's role awaits Luke Doherty at NSW Waratahs . . en . 18 March 2009.
  2. Web site: Luke Doherty . schoolsrugby.com.au . 1 October 2020.
  3. Web site: Change of plan for Doherty after Australian Sevens call up . . 25 May 2005.
  4. Web site: Tahs pounce for Doherty . . en . 16 February 2009.