Iestyn Harris (rugby union, born 1998)

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Iestyn Harris
Date of birth (1998-11-24) 24 November 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth Wales
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11+12 in)
Weight97 kg (15.3 st; 214 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Hooker
Current team Exeter Chiefs
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2020–2022 Cardiff 3 (0)
2022–2024 Exeter Chiefs ()
Correct as of 29 April 2022
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2018 Wales U20s 10 (0)
Correct as of 23 November 2020

Iestyn Harris (born 24 November 1998) is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Premiership Rugby side Exeter Chiefs. His preferred position is hooker. [1]

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On the 6th April 2022, Harris was released by Cardiff Rugby, he proceeded to sign for the Exeter Chiefs following his release, he will begin service in the 2022–23 season. [2]

In May 2024, he was forced to retire from rugby for medical reasons. [3] [4]

Cardiff Blues

Harris signed his first professional contract for Cardiff Blues in September 2020. [5] He made his Cardiff Blues debut in Round 7 of the 2020–21 Pro14 against Leinster. [6]

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References

  1. "Iestyn Harris". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. "Exeter Chiefs sign hooker after release by Cardiff Rugby". BBC Sport . Retrieved 6 April 2022.
  3. "Exeter hooker Harris forced to retire aged 25". BBC Sport . Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  4. "Harris Forced to Retire on Medical Grounds". Exeter Chiefs . Retrieved 11 January 2025.
  5. "Cardiff Blues 2020–21 squad confirmed". Cardiff Blues. 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
  6. "Pro14: Leinster 40-5 Cardiff Blues". BBC Sport. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.