Harry Wilson (rugby union)

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Harry Wilson
Full nameHarrison Wilson
Date of birth (1999-11-22) 22 November 1999 (age 25)
Place of birth Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia
Height1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight131 kg (289 lb; 20 st 9 lb)
School St Joseph's College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Number 8, Flanker
Current team Queensland Reds
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018–2019 Queensland Country 15 (25)
2020– Queensland Reds 79 (118)
Correct as of 16 August 2025
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019 Australia U20 5 (10)
2020– Australia 27 (20)
Correct as of 16 August 2025

Harrison Wilson (born 22 November 1999) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for Super Rugby club Queensland Reds and the Australia national team. [1]

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Club career

In the 2020 COVID-19-interrupted Super Rugby season, Wilson made his senior debut for the Queensland Reds against the Brumbies in Canberra, starting at number eight. [2] [3] Wilson scored his first Reds try in the 77th minute set up a grandstand finish, but the Reds ultimately lost 27–24. [4]

International career

Wilson made his Wallabies debut on 11 October 2020, starting on the blindside flank in a 16–16 draw with New Zealand. [5]

On 2 September 2023, Wilson made his debut for the Barbarians in a 48–12 victory over Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens, coming off the bench in the second half. [6] [7]

Five days later, on 7 September, he made his first start for the side in a 52–26 win over the Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate, playing at number eight. [8] [9] He scored two tries in the first half, which were his first tries for the Barbarians. [10]

Wilson made his fourth and final appearance for the Barbarians on 28 October 2023, starting in a 51–21 victory against Harlequins at Twickenham Stoop. [11] [12]

After being omitted from Eddie Jones' Rugby World Cup squad in 2023, Wilson was reselected under Joe Schmidt for 2024. He captained the Wallabies for the first time against Argentina during the 2024 Rugby Championship, which ended in a 19-20 win. [13]

On 9 November 2024, Wilson scored his first try for Australia in a 42–37 victory over England at Twickenham during the Autumn Nations Series. [14] His try in the 34th minute contributed to a comeback win, with the Wallabies securing the match in added time. [15]

Wilson captained the Wallabies in all three tests against the British and Irish Lions in 2025. [16] [17] In August 2025, he captained the side and scored two tries in a 38–22 victory over South Africa, having been 22–0 down the first quarter, during the opening fixture of the 2025 Rugby Championship. [18]

References

  1. "St.George Queensland Reds 2019 squad bolstered by three new signings" (Press release). Queensland Reds. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  2. Greenwood, Emma (29 January 2020). "TEAM NEWS: Lucas at five-eighth, Wilson to debut for Reds in season-opener against Brumbies". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  3. "Harry Wilson | Player Profile | RUGBY.com.au". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  4. Tucker, Jim (31 January 2020). "St.George Queensland Reds defeated by Brumbies in Canberra". reds.rugby. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  5. "Tests Matchs - Match report New Zealand vs Australia, le 11/10/2020".
  6. "Barbarians name an Australian-dominated squad to play Northampton". www.rugbypass.com. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  7. Williamson, Nathan (29 August 2023). "Wilson included in Barbarians' squad for Northampton tour opener". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  8. Carpenter, Will (7 September 2023). "Report: Bristol Bears 26-52 Barbarians". Bristol Bears Rugby. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  9. Carpenter, Will (6 September 2023). "Barbarians name team for Ashton Gate". Bristol Bears Rugby. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  10. Carpenter, Will (8 September 2023). "Highlights: Bristol Bears 26-52 Barbarians". Bristol Bears Rugby. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  11. "Barbarians". www.ultimaterugby.com. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  12. "Barbarians vs Harlequins | Live & Latest Rugby Union Scores & Results | RugbyPass". www.rugbypass.com. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  13. https://www.rugby.com.au/news/how-to-watch-wallabies-argentina-buenos-aires-australia-live-scores-blog-match-report-results-updates-australia-2024831
  14. "Match England 37 v Australia 42 - 09/11/2024 - Autumn Nations Series - Autumn Nations Series". www.sixnationsrugby.com. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  15. "England vs Australia: Autumn Nations Series 2024 - radio commentary, text and score updates". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
  16. "Champion de Crespigny to debut, Lynagh at flyhalf as Wallabies team named for first Lions Test". rugby.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  17. "Pietsch, Tupou to start for Wallabies in final British & Irish Lions Test". rugby.com.au. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
  18. Gallan, Daniel. "South Africa 22-38 Australia: Rugby Championship Test – live reaction". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 August 2025.