Harry Vella

Harry Vella
Date of birth (2001-03-07) 7 March 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthNambour, Australia
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight112 kg (247 lb; 17 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Brumbies
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2024– Brumbies 7 (0)
Correct as of 14 June 2024

Harry Vella (born 7 March 2001) is an Australian rugby union player, who plays for the Brumbies. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Early career

Vella is from Nambour and attended St Joseph's College, Nudgee, before playing his club rugby for Canberra Royals.[2] He had previously been a member of the Queensland academy, and represented Australia Schools.[3] He previously worked in a warehouse, where he earned the nickname 'The Forklift' due to his ability to lift heavy objects.[4]

Professional career

Vella was named in the Brumbies squad ahead of the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.[5] After a 16-month lay off due to injury, he made his debut in Round 5 of the season against Moana Pasifika.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Harry Vella". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Pathways prop Harry Vella promoted to Brumbies 2023 squad". Canberra Daily. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Aussie Schools and U18s beat Fiji in opening tour match". Rugby.com.au. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Sean Maloney: How Brumbies' barnstorming debutant earned 'Forklift' nickname". Wide World of Sports. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  5. ^ "Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies squad named for 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season" (Press release). Brumbies. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  6. ^ "ACT Brumbies send message to Super Rugby rivals with thumping Moana Pasifika win". Rugby.com.au. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 31 March 2024.


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