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{{Infobox rugby union biography
{{Infobox rugby union biography
| name = Rory Arnold
| name = Rory Arnold
| image = Rory Arnold 2017.jpg
| image = 2017.06.17.16.20.20-Back row (34984764100) (cropped).jpg
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| fullname = Rory Wiremu Arnold
| fullname = Rory Wiremu Arnold
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|07|01|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|07|01|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Wagga Wagga]], [[Australia]]
| birth_place = [[Wagga Wagga]], [[New South Wales]], Australia
| height = {{height|m=2.08}}<ref name = smh-2014/>
| height = {{height|m=2.08}}<ref name = smh-2014/>
| 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/>
| occupation =
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| school = [[Murwillumbah High School]]<!--, [[Murwillumbah]]-->
| school = [[Murwillumbah High School]]
| university =
| university =
| relatives = [[Richie Arnold]] (twin brother)<br />Toby Arnold (older brother)<br />Colin Arnold (older brother)<br />Melissa Arnold (older sister)
| position = [[Lock (rugby union)|Lock]]
| position = [[Lock (rugby union)|Lock]]

| currentclub = {{Rut Canberra Vikings}} / {{Rut Brumbies}}
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| clubs3 = [[Stade Toulousain]]
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| points3= 30

| years4 = 2022-
| clubs4 = [[Hino Red Dolphins]]
| apps4 = 0
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| points4 = 0
| clubupdate = 7 December 2022

| superyears1 = 2015–2019
| super1 = [[Brumbies]]
| superapps1 = 73
| superpoints1 = 45
| superupdate = 28 June 2019

| repyears1 = [[2013 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia|2013]]
| repteam1 = [[Combined New South Wales-Queensland Country|Combined Country]]
| repteam1 = [[Combined New South Wales-Queensland Country|Combined Country]]
| repcaps1 = 1
| repcaps1 = 1
| reppoints1 = 0
| reppoints1 = 0

| repyears2 = 2016
| repyears2 = 2016−
| repteam2 = [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]]
| repteam2 = [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia]]
| repcaps2 = 19
| repcaps2 = 32
| reppoints2 = 5
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| clubupdate = 22 July 2016
| repupdate = 4 September 2022
| repupdate = 28 October 2018
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'''Rory Arnold''' (born 1 July 1990) is an Australian professional [[rugby union]] player. He plays for the [[Brumbies]] in the [[Super Rugby]] competition, and has represented {{nrut|Australia}} in test matches.<ref name = qt-2016/> His regular position is lock. His nickname is the Mountain with eyes.
'''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==
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/>
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/>


==Rugby career==
==Rugby career==
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 and Irish Lions]] during their [[2013 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia|2013 tour]] to [[Australia]], coming on as a late substitute.<ref name=espn-2013/><ref name=lions-2013/>
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 British & Irish Lions tour to Australia|2013 tour]] to [[Australia]], coming on as a late substitute.<ref name=espn-2013/><ref name=lions-2013/>


He joined South African side {{Rut Griquas}} for the [[2013 Currie Cup Premier Division]] competition.<ref name=rupa-profile/><ref name=iol-2013/> Arnold scored a try in his opening match and was accused of biting a defender when scoring it.<ref name = sf-2013/> He was initially suspended but the charge was overturned and annulled on appeal.<ref name = smh-2014/>
He joined South African side {{Rut|Griquas}} for the [[2013 Currie Cup Premier Division]] competition.<ref name=rupa-profile/><ref name=iol-2013/> Arnold scored a try in his opening match and was accused of biting a defender when scoring it.<ref name = sf-2013/> He was initially suspended but the charge was overturned and annulled on appeal.<ref name = smh-2014/>


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&nbsp;cm taller.

He leaves the Stade Toulousain in 2022 to continue his career in Japan.


===Wallabies===
===Wallabies===
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==Super Rugby statistics==
==Super Rugby statistics==


{{updated|25 July 2016|{{hsp}}<ref name="Player Statistics">{{cite web | url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_30157.html | title=Player Statistics | work=its rugby | accessdate=25 February 2019}}</ref>}}
{{updated|25 February 2019|{{hsp}}<ref name="Player Statistics">{{cite web | url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_30157.html | title=Player Statistics | work=its rugby | access-date=25 February 2019}}</ref>}}


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* [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_33430.html Statistics] on It's Rugby
* [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_33430.html Statistics] on It's Rugby


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Latest revision as of 13:43, 12 May 2024

Rory Arnold
Full nameRory Wiremu Arnold
Date of birth (1990-07-01) 1 July 1990 (age 33)
Place of birthWagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Height2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)[1]
Weight120 kg (18 st 13 lb; 265 lb)[2][3]
SchoolMurwillumbah High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Youth career
2010–2012 Murwillumbah
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Gold Coast Breakers[4] ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Griquas[5] 6 (10)
2014−2019 Canberra Vikings 21 (28)
2019–2022 Stade Toulousain 55 (30)
2022- Hino Red Dolphins 0 (0)
Correct as of 7 December 2022
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2019 Brumbies 73 (45)
Correct as of 28 June 2019
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Combined Country 1 (0)
2016− Australia 32 (5)
Correct as of 4 September 2022

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, 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
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]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Rory Arnold". brumbies.com.au. ACT Brumbies. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Rory Arnold". Australian Rugby. 2016. Archived from the original on 5 July 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Gold Coast Breakers Player Profile Rory Arnold". Gold Coast Breakers. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  5. ^ "SA Rugby Player Profile – Rory Arnold". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Breakers selected in the Combined Country team". Gold Coast Breakers. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  9. ^ Mckenzie, D (7 November 2016). "Rory Arnold's family embraces the green and gold". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  10. ^ "ESPN Match Report: Combined NSW-Queensland Country v British and Irish Lions". ESPN Scrum. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  11. ^ "Lions Match Report: Combined NSW-Queensland Country v British and Irish Lions". British & Irish Lions. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "Griquas promote club player". SAPA. IOL Sport. 28 August 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ "Brumbies Team". Brumbies. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  16. ^ "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.
  17. ^ Wallabies squad full of surprises
  18. ^ "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 25 February 2019.

External links[edit]

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