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{{Infobox rugby union biography |
{{Infobox rugby union biography |
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| name = Rory Arnold |
| name = Rory Arnold |
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| fullname = Rory Wiremu Arnold |
| fullname = Rory Wiremu Arnold |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|07|01|df=y}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|07|01|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Wagga Wagga]], [[ |
| birth_place = [[Wagga Wagga]], [[New South Wales]], Australia |
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| height = {{height|m=2.08}}<ref name = smh-2014/> |
| height = {{height|m=2.08}}<ref name = smh-2014/> |
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| weight = {{convert|120|kg|stlb lb|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=brumbies-profile/><ref name=aru-profile/> |
| weight = {{convert|120|kg|stlb lb|0|abbr=on}}<ref name=brumbies-profile/><ref name=aru-profile/> |
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| occupation = |
| occupation = |
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| school = [[Murwillumbah High School]] |
| school = [[Murwillumbah High School]] |
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| university = |
| university = |
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| position = [[Lock (rugby union)|Lock]] |
| position = [[Lock (rugby union)|Lock]] |
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| currentclub = [[Stade Toulousain]] |
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| youthyears1 = 2010–2012 |
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| youthyears1 = |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Murwillumbah#Sport and recreation|Murwillumbah]] |
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| amatyears1 = 2013 |
| amatyears1 = 2013 |
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| amatteam1 = [[Gold Coast Breakers]]<ref name=gc-profile/> |
| amatteam1 = [[Gold Coast Breakers]]<ref name=gc-profile/> |
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| amatcaps1 = |
| amatcaps1 = |
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| amatpoints1 = |
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| years1 = 2013 |
| years1 = 2013 |
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| clubs1 = {{Rut|Griquas}}<ref name=saru-profile/> |
| clubs1 = {{Rut|Griquas}}<ref name=saru-profile/> |
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| apps1 = 6 |
| apps1 = 6 |
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| points1 = 10 |
| points1 = 10 |
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| years2 = |
| years2 = 2014−2019 |
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| clubs2 = {{Rut|Canberra Vikings}} |
| clubs2 = {{Rut|Canberra Vikings}} |
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| apps2 = 21 |
| apps2 = 21 |
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| points2 = 28 |
| points2 = 28 |
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| years3 = 2015−19 |
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| years3 = 2019–2022 |
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| clubs3 = [[Stade Toulousain]] |
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| apps3 = 55 |
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| points3= 30 |
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| clubs4 = [[Stade Toulousain]] |
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| years4 = 2022- |
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| clubs4 = [[Hino Red Dolphins]] |
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| apps4 = 0 |
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| clubupdate = 7 December 2022 |
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| superyears1 = 2015–2019 |
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| super1 = [[Brumbies]] |
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| superapps1 = 73 |
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| superpoints1 = 45 |
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| superupdate = 28 June 2019 |
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| repyears1 = [[2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia|2013]] |
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| repteam1 = [[Combined New South Wales-Queensland Country|Combined Country]] |
| repteam1 = [[Combined New South Wales-Queensland Country|Combined Country]] |
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| repcaps1 = 1 |
| repcaps1 = 1 |
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| reppoints1 = 0 |
| reppoints1 = 0 |
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| repyears2 = |
| repyears2 = 2016− |
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| repteam2 = [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] |
| repteam2 = [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]] |
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| repcaps2 = |
| repcaps2 = 32 |
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| reppoints2 = 5 |
| reppoints2 = 5 |
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| repupdate = |
| repupdate = 4 September 2022 |
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'''Rory Arnold''' (born 1 July 1990) is an Australian professional [[rugby union]] player. He |
'''Rory Arnold''' (born 1 July 1990) is an Australian professional [[rugby union]] player. He played for the [[Stade Toulousain]] in the [[Top 14]] competition, and has represented {{nrut|Australia}} in test matches.<ref name = qt-2016/> His regular position is lock. <!-- comment out, uncited: His nickname is The Mountain with Eyes.{{citation needed|date=February 2019}}--> |
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==Family and early life== |
==Family and early life== |
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Rory Arnold and his identical twin [[Richie Arnold|Richie]] were born in [[Wagga Wagga]], Australia. Their father Tony was stationed there while in the army.<ref name = aust-2015/> The brothers were raised in [[Murwillumbah]] in northern New South Wales where they both played junior [[rugby league]] until aged 16.<ref name = smh-2014/> In 2010, Rory joined the Murwillumbah rugby club where he played for two seasons before being scouted by the Gold Coast Breakers. (now [[Bond University Rugby Club]]).<ref name=breakers-2013/> The brothers have |
Rory Arnold and his identical twin [[Richie Arnold|Richie]] were born in [[Wagga Wagga]], Australia. Their father Tony was stationed there while in the army.<ref name = aust-2015/> The brothers were raised in [[Murwillumbah]] in northern New South Wales, where they both played junior [[rugby league]] until aged 16.<ref name = smh-2014/> In 2010, Rory joined the Murwillumbah rugby club where he played for two seasons before being scouted by the Gold Coast Breakers. (now [[Bond University Rugby Club]]).<ref name=breakers-2013/> The brothers have [[Māori people|Māori]] heritage on their mother's side<ref name=dt-2016/> |
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==Rugby career== |
==Rugby career== |
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Arnold underwent a shoulder reconstruction and sat out most of the 2014 season before joining the [[University of Canberra Vikings]] in the inaugural [[National Rugby Championship]].<ref name=rupa-profile/> He was included in the {{Rut|Brumbies}} squad for the [[2015 Super Rugby season]].<ref name=brumbies-2013/> He made his debut in the Brumbies season-opening match against the {{Rut|Reds}}, starting in their 47–3 victory in [[Canberra]].<ref name = hs-2016/> {{As of| 2015}}, Arnold was among the tallest players in Super Rugby, behind South African lock [[JP du Preez]] at 1 cm taller. |
Arnold underwent a shoulder reconstruction and sat out most of the 2014 season before joining the [[University of Canberra Vikings]] in the inaugural [[National Rugby Championship]].<ref name=rupa-profile/> He was included in the {{Rut|Brumbies}} squad for the [[2015 Super Rugby season]].<ref name=brumbies-2013/> He made his debut in the Brumbies season-opening match against the {{Rut|Reds}}, starting in their 47–3 victory in [[Canberra]].<ref name = hs-2016/> {{As of| 2015}}, Arnold was among the tallest players in Super Rugby, behind South African lock [[JP du Preez]] at 1 cm taller. |
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He leaves the Stade Toulousain in 2022 to continue his career in Japan. |
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===Wallabies=== |
===Wallabies=== |
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[[Category:Australian expatriate sportspeople in South Africa]] |
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[[Category:Canberra Vikings players]] |
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[[Category:Rugby union locks]] |
[[Category:Rugby union locks]] |
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[[Category:Brumbies players]] |
[[Category:ACT Brumbies players]] |
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[[Category:Australia international rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:New Zealand rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:Rugby union players from Wagga Wagga]] |
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[[Category:Stade Toulousain players]] |
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[[Category:Identical twins]] |
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[[Category:Australian twins]] |
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[[Category:2019 Rugby World Cup players]] |
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[[Category:Indigenous Australian rugby union players]] |
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[[Category:Hino Red Dolphins players]] |
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Date of birth | 1 July 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)[2][3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Murwillumbah High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rory Arnold (born 1 July 1990) is an Australian professional rugby union player. He played for the Stade Toulousain in the Top 14 competition, and has represented Australia in test matches.[6] His regular position is lock.
Family and early life[edit]
Rory Arnold and his identical twin Richie were born in Wagga Wagga, Australia. Their father Tony was stationed there while in the army.[7] The brothers were raised in Murwillumbah in northern New South Wales, where they both played junior rugby league until aged 16.[1] In 2010, Rory joined the Murwillumbah rugby club where he played for two seasons before being scouted by the Gold Coast Breakers. (now Bond University Rugby Club).[8] The brothers have Māori heritage on their mother's side[9]
Rugby career[edit]
Arnold played Premier Rugby for the Breakers in 2013 and was selected in the Combined New South Wales–Queensland Country side that faced the British & Irish Lions during their 2013 tour to Australia, coming on as a late substitute.[10][11]
He joined South African side Griquas for the 2013 Currie Cup Premier Division competition.[12][13] Arnold scored a try in his opening match and was accused of biting a defender when scoring it.[14] He was initially suspended but the charge was overturned and annulled on appeal.[1]
Arnold underwent a shoulder reconstruction and sat out most of the 2014 season before joining the University of Canberra Vikings in the inaugural National Rugby Championship.[12] He was included in the Brumbies squad for the 2015 Super Rugby season.[15] He made his debut in the Brumbies season-opening match against the Reds, starting in their 47–3 victory in Canberra.[16] As of 2015[update], Arnold was among the tallest players in Super Rugby, behind South African lock JP du Preez at 1 cm taller.
He leaves the Stade Toulousain in 2022 to continue his career in Japan.
Wallabies[edit]
In 2016, Arnold was named in the Wallabies preliminary 39-man squad for the 2016 series against England.[17] He played two tests in the series.[6]
Super Rugby statistics[edit]
- As of 25 February 2019 [18]
Season | Team | Apps | Start | Sub | Mins | T | C | PG | DG | Pts | YC | RC |
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2015 | Brumbies | 15 | 14 | 1 | 843 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
2016 | Brumbies | 14 | 13 | 1 | 706 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
2017 | Brumbies | 15 | 14 | 1 | 802 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
2018 | Brumbies | 13 | 12 | 1 | 889 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
2019 | Brumbies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 59 | 55 | 4 | 3365 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Dutton, Chris (9 August 2014). "ACT Brumbies recruit Rory Arnold tallest player in Super Rugby history". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax. Archived from the original on 20 August 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Rory Arnold". brumbies.com.au. ACT Brumbies. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
- ^ "Rory Arnold". Australian Rugby. 2016. Archived from the original on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Gold Coast Breakers Player Profile Rory Arnold". Gold Coast Breakers. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Rory Arnold". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Brumbies keen to push for finals". Queensland Times. 28 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 July 2016. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ^ Harris, Bret (27 February 2015). "Brumbies big man Rory Arnold says long levers are an advantage". The Australian. News. Archived from the original on 10 April 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- ^ "Breakers selected in the Combined Country team". Gold Coast Breakers. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ Mckenzie, D (7 November 2016). "Rory Arnold's family embraces the green and gold". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ "ESPN Match Report: Combined NSW-Queensland Country v British and Irish Lions". ESPN Scrum. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ "Lions Match Report: Combined NSW-Queensland Country v British and Irish Lions". British & Irish Lions. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ a b Fairbairn, Pete (8 July 2015). "Rory Arnold". Rugby Union Players Association. Archived from the original on 4 April 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Griquas promote club player". SAPA. IOL Sport. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ^ "Rugby Union - Australian debutant Arnold gets red card for biting". Sportsflash. 1 September 2013. Archived from the original on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ "Brumbies Team". Brumbies. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
- ^ "In the space of five years, Rory Arnold has gone from playing from the Murwillumbah Bananas to becoming a Wallaby". Herald Sun. 10 June 2016. Archived from the original on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
- ^ Wallabies squad full of surprises
- ^ "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
External links[edit]
- Statistics on It's Rugby
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Australian rugby union players
- Australian expatriate sportspeople in South Africa
- Expatriate rugby union players in South Africa
- Griquas (rugby union) players
- Canberra Vikings players
- Rugby union locks
- ACT Brumbies players
- Australia international rugby union players
- New Zealand Māori rugby union players
- New Zealand rugby union players
- Rugby union players from Wagga Wagga
- Australian expatriate rugby union players in France
- Stade Toulousain players
- Identical twins
- Australian twins
- 2019 Rugby World Cup players
- Indigenous Australian rugby union players
- Hino Red Dolphins players