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Richard Hardwick
Date of birth (1994-05-31) 31 May 1994 (age 30)
Place of birthWindhoek, Namibia
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb; 225 lb)
SchoolChurchlands SHS
Rugby union career
Position(s) Loose forward
Current team Ealing Trailfinders
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011− UWA 92 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014–2017 Perth Spirit 27 (30)
2016−2017 Force 19 (10)
2018–2023 Rebels 67 (40)
2018–2019 Melbourne Rising 11 (15)
2023– Ealing Trailfinders ()
Correct as of 24 October 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011 Australia 'A' Schools
2017 Australia 2 (0)
2022– Namibia 7 (0)
Correct as of 24 October 2023

Richard Hardwick (born 31 May 1994) is a Namibian professional rugby union player who plays for the Ealing Trailfinders in the RFU Championship and Namibia as a loose forward. He previously played for the Western Force and the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby,[1] while he played for Perth Spirit and Melbourne Rising in the National Rugby Championship.[2]

Early life

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Hardwick was born in Namibia, but raised in Western Australia. He attended Churchlands Senior High School in Perth and was selected for the Australia 'A' Schoolboys team in 2011.[3] Hardwick earned his stripes playing for University of Western Australia in the local Premier Grade (1st Grade) competition. He previously played in the Juniors for UWA. In addition he spent two years with the Future Force squad preparing to become a Super Rugby player.[1]

Rugby career

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Named as a member of the Force's wider training group ahead of the 2016 Super Rugby season, Hardwick didn't have to wait long for his debut, arriving as it did in a match away to the Highlanders at the end of March. He made two starts and two substitute appearances during the season.[4]

Hardwick won the Phil Waugh Medal in the grand final of the 2016 National Rugby Championship for his man of the match performance on the way to Perth Spirit's first NRC title win.[5]

In late 2017 Hardwick signed with the Rebels, along with fellow Wallabies teammates, Bill Meakes and Matt Philip. Hardwick signed a two-year deal which will take him through the 2019 World Cup.[6]

Super Rugby statistics

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As of 3 June 2023[7]
Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red
2016 Force 4 2 2 193 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 Force 15 7 8 757 2 0 0 0 10 1 0
2018 Rebels 8 1 7 207 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019 Rebels 12 8 4 634 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2020 Rebels 6 4 2 286 1 0 0 0 5 0 0
2020 AU Rebels 9 6 3 511 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 AU Rebels 8 7 1 521 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 TT Rebels 5 3 2 225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 Rebels 10 6 4 489 2 0 0 0 10 0 0
2023 Rebels 9 9 0 651 5 0 0 0 25 0 0
Total 86 53 35 4,474 10 0 0 0 50 1 0

References

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  1. ^ a b "The future is now for Richard Hardwick". Western Force. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Richard Hardwick Perth Spirit Player Profile". Rugby WA. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  3. ^ Taylor, Nick (14 July 2011). "WA's teenage talent rises to the top". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Force name side for clash with in-form Highlanders". Rugby WA. 30 March 2016. Archived from the original on 30 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
  5. ^ Bath, Chris (26 October 2016). "Hardwick earns Waugh". The Northern Daily Leader. Tamworth. Archived from the original on 10 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Test trio sign with Rebels". Rugby.com.au. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  7. ^ "Richard Hardwick itsrugby Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 14 August 2016.
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