Jake Upfield (born 18 May 1995) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the Reds. His preferred position is lock or flanker.[1]
| Date of birth | 18 May 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 111 kg (245 lb; 17 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Bond University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career
editUpfield graduated Bond University in 2017, before moving to the UK.[2]
Professional career
editUpfield 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 Reds squad as it suffered with injuries in the lock position.[6] He made his debut in Round 1 against the Hurricanes.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Jake Upfield". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Upfield hungry for greater success with the Bull Sharks". Bond University. 1 September 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Jake Upfield: Jersey sign Australian forward to bolster squad". BBC Sport. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Jersey Reds: World Cup caps depart, but Tongan 'Kuki' remains". Jersey Evening Post. 22 May 2020. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Reds confirm three more additions to playing ranks". Jersey Reds. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Lock crisis at Reds a puzzler". Rugby.com.au. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
- ^ "Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
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