Harri Ackerman

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Harri Ackerman
Date of birth (2004-12-21) 21 December 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Cardiff
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb)
School Coleg Gwent
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Current team Dragons
Youth career
Newbridge RFC
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022– Newport RFC 16 (10)
2022 Cross Keys RFC ()
2023– Dragons 4 (0)
Correct as of 21 January 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2022 Wales U18
2023– Wales U20 3 (0)
Correct as of 21 January 2024

Harri Ackerman (born 21 December 2004) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a centre for Dragons RFC.

Contents

Club career

Youth and amateur rugby

Ackerman played youth rugby for Newbridge RFC and represented Wales in Rugby league at U17 level. [1] [2] After returning to rugby union, Ackerman was part of the Dragons Academy, and captained the U18 team as they won the Regional Age Grade tournament in 2022. [3] While part of the academy, Ackerman played for both Cross Keys RFC and Newport RFC. [4] On his Cross Keys debut, Ackerman scored two tries, and was named as Man of the Match. [5] Ackerman suffered a shoulder injury in the 2022–23 Cup Final against Cardiff RFC, which ruled him out until December 2023. [6]

Ackerman attended Coleg Gwent, and played for their rugby team. [7]

Dragons

Upon returning to fitness, Ackerman made his debut for the Dragons on 9 December 2023, in the Challenge Cup match against Oyonnax. [8] [9] His first start came the following month, on 1 January 2024 against the Scarlets, making his United Rugby Championship debut. [6]

On 2 April 2024, Ackerman signed a three-year contract extension with the Dragons. [10]

After missing the start of the season due to injury, Ackerman was named to play for Newport RFC on 7 December 2024, but the match was postponed due to Storm Darragh. [11] [12]

International career

Wales U18 and U20

Ackerman was named as captain of Wales U18 for the 2022 Under-18 festival. [13]

In 2023, Ackerman progressed to the U20 team, featuring in the 2023 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [14] Ackerman missed the Summer Series due to a shoulder injury. [6]

Ackerman was named as captain for the 2024 Six Nations Under 20s Championship. [15] Ackerman scored his first try for Wales in the opening win over Scotland, and had another try ruled out. [16]

During the match against France, Ackerman broke his leg, and was ruled out for the remainder of the season. [17]

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  8. ↑ "Dragons versus Oyonnax Rugby Match Report on 09 December 2023 | Dragons". Dragons RFC. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
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  12. ↑ "Official Bridgend Ravens Website | BRIDGEND V NEWPORT POSTPONED" . Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "Dragon News : Eleven Dragons Named by Wales U18s". Dragons RFC. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  14. ↑ "Wales U20 announce Six Nations squad - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
  15. ↑ "Ackerman to lead Wales U20s after Woodman injury". BBC Sport. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
  16. ↑ "Wales U20s win 11-try thriller against Scotland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  17. ↑ "Rising Dragons star to target start of next season after surgery on broken leg". South Wales Argus. 8 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
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