Joshua Smith (born 12 September 2004) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for Force and Hawke's Bay. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Early career

Smith plays his club rugby for Hastings RFC.[2] He came through the Hawke's Bay academy and represented the Hurricanes at Under 20 level.[3] He was named in the New Zealand U20 squad in 2024.[4]

Professional career

Smith has represented Hawke's Bay in the National Provincial Championship since 2024, being named in their squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC.[5] In 2025 he signed a training contract with the Force.[6] He made his Force debut as a late inclusion in their side for the Round 2 fixture against the Brumbies during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Joshua Smith". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Rugby clubmates and flatmates in Hawke's Bay - World Cup rivals in South Africa". NZ Herald. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  3. ^ "Hurricanes name squad for Under-20's tournament in Taupo". Hurricanes. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  4. ^ "New Zealand's rising stars named in New Zealand Under 20 Rugby Championship squad". NZ Rugby. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Magpies 2024 NPC squad confirmed". Hawke's Bay Rugby Union (Press release). 29 July 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  6. ^ @sops_group (20 January 2025). "Loading 2025 for @joshua.smity who has signed to the @westernforce for the season". Retrieved 22 February 2025 – via Instagram.
  7. ^ "Match Centre - Super Rugby - Brumbies vs. Force". SANZAAR. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Smith_(rugby_union)
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