Joshua M. Moorby (born 11 July 1998) is a New Zealand rugby union player who plays on the wing or fullback for the Hurricanes in Super Rugby and Northland in the Bunnings NPC.[1] He was announced in the Highlanders squad as an injury replacement in April 2021 for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa season.[2] He also represented Southland.[3]

Josh Moorby
Full nameJoshua Moorby
Date of birth (1998-07-11) 11 July 1998 (age 25)
Place of birthTe Awamutu, New Zealand
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight99 kg (218 lb; 15 st 8 lb)
SchoolHamilton Boys' High School
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Current team Hurricanes, Northland
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2021 Southland 21 (30)
2022– Hurricanes 33 (95)
2022– Northland 16 (30)
Correct as of 4 May 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Māori All Blacks 1 (0)
Correct as of 4 May 2024

Personal life edit

Moorby is a New Zealander of Māori descent (Ngāti Maniapoto descent).[4]

Reference list edit

  1. ^ "Josh Moorby". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Fakatava side-lined for the season" (Press release). Highlanders. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. ^ "SIT Zero Fees Southland Stags Squad Names". Rugby Southland. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Player Profile: Josh Moorby". All Blacks (Official Site). Retrieved 17 March 2024.

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