Michael Koheleti Morgan (born 21 January 1995) is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the Intrust Super Premiership. Primarily a centre, he represented Ireland at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
Background
Morgan was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Irish and Tongan descent.[2] He played his junior rugby league for the Bankstown Bulls and attended Marist College Kogarah before being signed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs.[3][4]
Playing career
Early career
In 2011, Morgan played for the Bulldogs' Harold Matthews Cup side and was selected to play for the New South Wales under-16 side.[5] In 2012 and 2013, he played for the Bulldogs' SG Ball Cup side and played for New South Wales under-18 in 2013, scoring a try in their 56-6 win over Queensland.[6] From 2013 to 2015, Morgan played for the Bulldogs' NYC side, scoring 16 tries in 46 games.[7] In 2016, he played for the Guildford Owls in the Sydney Shield.[8]
2017
In 2017, Morgan re-joined the Bulldogs, playing for their Intrust Super Premiership side.[9] In October, he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup after Toby King was ruled out through injury.[10]
References
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Ireland's Morgan out to prove he's no namesake at Rugby League World Cup". adelaidenow.com.au. 21 October 2017.
- ^ "Bulls Rep Players - Bankstown Bulls JRLFC Inc - SportsTG". SportsTG.
- ^ "NSWCCC 18's Honour Roll - New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges - SportsTG". SportsTG.
- ^ "Four Bulldogs Harold Matthews players in NSW Under 16's Squad - Canterbury Bankstown Junior Rugby League - SportsTG". SportsTG.
- ^ Media, NRL Digital (17 June 2013). "Michael Morgan Selected for NSW U/18's".
- ^ "M". 27 December 2012.
- ^ Media, NRL Digital (22 July 2016). "SS Wrap: Round 19".
- ^ Media, NRL Digital. "2017 SQUAD - Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs". Archived from the original on 30 June 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- ^ "Michael Morgan called up by Ireland to replace injured Toby King - Independent.ie". 14 October 2017.