Richard Hardwick

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Richard Hardwick
Date of birth (1994-05-31) 31 May 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth Windhoek, Namibia
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb; 225 lb)
School Churchlands SHS
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Current team Rebels
Amateur team(s)
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2011− UWA 92 ()
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2014–2017 Perth Spirit 27 (30)
2016−2017 Force 19 (10)
2018–2023 Rebels 67 (40)
2018–2019 Melbourne Rising 11 (15)
2023– Ealing Trailfinders ()
Correct as of 24 October 2023
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2011 Australia 'A' Schools
2017 Australia 2 (0)
2022– Namibia 7 (0)
Correct as of 24 October 2023

Richard Hardwick (born 31 May 1994) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He is currently signed with the Melbourne Rebels and previously played for the Force in Super Rugby, [1] and the Perth Spirit in the National Rugby Championship. [2] His usual position is flanker.

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Early life

Hardwick was born in Namibia, but raised in Western Australia. He attended Churchlands Senior High School in Perth and was selected for the Australia 'A' Schoolboys team in 2011. [3] Hardwick earned his stripes playing for University of Western Australia in the local Premier Grade (1st Grade) competition. He previously played in the Juniors for UWA. In addition he spent two years with the Future Force squad preparing to become a Super Rugby player. [1]

Rugby career

Named as a member of the Force's wider training group ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season, Hardwick didn't have to wait long for his debut, arriving as it did in a match away to the Highlanders at the end of March. He made two starts and two substitute appearances during the season. [4]

Hardwick won the Phil Waugh Medal in the grand final of the 2016 National Rugby Championship for his man of the match performance on the way to Perth Spirit's first NRC title win. [5]

In late 2017 Hardwick signed with the Rebels, along with fellow Wallabies teammates, Bill Meakes and Matt Philip. Hardwick signed a two-year deal which will take him through the 2019 World Cup. [6]

Super Rugby statistics

As of 3 June 2023 [7]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2016 Force 4221930000000
2017 Force 157875720001010
2018 Rebels 8172070000000
2019 Rebels 12846340000000
2020 Rebels 6422861000500
2020 AU Rebels 9635110000000
2021 AU Rebels 8715210000000
2021 TT Rebels 5322250000000
2022 Rebels 106448920001000
2023 Rebels 99065150002500
Total8653354,474100005010

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References

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  2. "Richard Hardwick Perth Spirit Player Profile". Rugby WA. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
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