Date of birth | 1 October 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 108 kg (238 lb; 17 st 0 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | St. Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
University | University of Technology Sydney Emlyon Business School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Julian Heaven (born 1 October 2000) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Waratahs. His preferred position is hooker. [1]
Heaven first played rugby at Lindfield Rugby Club and attended St Joseph's College. [2] He came through the Waratahs academy, and has Spanish heritage, representing their U20 side. [3]
In 2019 Heaven signed with Lyon LOU Rugby in France Top 14 as part of their Academy programme. Having progressed through the Academy ranks, Heaven made two appearances for LOU in the Top 14 in 2020. [4] While playing in France, (based on family heritage) he was selected in the Spanish U20s squad; however COVID meant the cancellation of that tournament.
He returned to Australia in 2022, playing for Eastern Suburbs. [5] He was called into the Waratahs squad ahead of Round 2 of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season, [6] making his debut in the match against the Crusaders. [7]
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