Josh Larsen (rugby union)

Josh Larsen (born 4 April 1994) is a Canadian rugby union player who plays for the New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby (MLR). His usual position is Lock in the second row (As of 2018).

Josh Larsen
Birth nameJoshua Larsen
Date of birth (1994-04-04) 4 April 1994
Place of birthNanaimo, British Columbia
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight113 kg (249 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Current team New England Free Jacks
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Taieri RFC ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019
2020-
Austin Elite
New England Free Jacks
13
4
(10)
(10)
Correct as of 1 March 2020
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2016-18
2018
Northland
Otago
12
5
(5)
(0)
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014
2017-
Canada U20
Canada
4
15
(0)
(0)
Correct as of 19 June 2019

Larsen previously played for Austin Elite in the MLR and New Zealand team Otago in the Mitre 10 Cup. He also played for Northland and Taieri RFC.[1]

Personal life

Larsen was born in Nanaimo to a New Zealand-born father and Canadian mother. He is the brother of Travis Larsen who also plays rugby.[2]

Club statistics

As of 1 March 2020
SeasonTeamLeagueGamesStartsSubTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2019Austin EliteMLR1313020001000
2020New England Free JacksMLR44020001010
Total1717040002010

References

  1. "Larsen Gets Northland Call". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
  2. "Five Pros who could play for Canada". 29 August 2016.
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