Josh Rice (rugby league)

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Joshua Rice
Personal information
Born (1987-07-08) July 8, 1987 (age 34)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Playing information
Position Centre, Second-row
Club
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Ipswich Jets
New York Knights
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Representative
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2011–17 United States 100000
As of 29 January 2021
Source: [1]

Joshua Rice (born July 8, 1987) is an American rugby league footballer and former college footballer. Redshirted in 2005, [2] Rice played as an linebacker for the Hawaii Warriors football team between 2006 and 2009. He switched to rugby league and earned selection for the United States national team between 2011 and 2017. He most notably appeared at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.

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In rugby league, Rice plays as a second-row or centre for the New York Knights in the USA Rugby League and previously the Ipswich Jets in the Queensland Cup. [3]

Early life

Rice was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and attended Coronado High School in Nevada. [2] His maternal grandfather is David W. Chappell.

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References

  1. "Joshua Rice - Career Stats & Summary". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 2016-03-18.
  2. 1 2 McInnis, Brian (August 6, 2007). "'Viking' Warrior stands out". Star Bulletin. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  3. Buchan, Jay (30 December 2011). "Rego and Rice form US package". Queensland Times.