David Howell (rugby league)

David Howell (born (1983-11-18)18 November 1983) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer for Harlequins RL in the Super League. He primarily plays as a centre, and can also operate as a winger. Howell previously played for the St George Illawarra Dragons and the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League.

David Howell (right) in defence with Scott Hill against the onrushing Chev Walker of the Hull Kingston Rovers

David Howell
Personal information
Full nameDavid Howell
Born (1983-11-18) 18 November 1983
Camden, New South Wales, Australia
Playing information
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight96 kg (15 st 2 lb) [1]
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2003–04 St. George Illawarra 12 5 0 0 20
2005–07 Canberra Raiders 48 15 0 0 60
2008–13 London Broncos 109 36 0 0 144
Total 169 56 0 0 224
Source: [2][3]

NRL career

Howell made his first grade début for the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2003, where he made 12 NRL appearances before joining the Canberra Raiders in 2005.[4]

He was released from the final year of his contract with the Canberra Raiders to join the London-based Harlequins.[5] The Raiders told Howell he would not have a spot in the team after 2008 when his contract terminated.[6]

Howell scored 15 tries in 48 games for Canberra during the last three seasons.[7][8]

Howell in action for Harlequins

Super League career

Originally linked with Wigan, Howell signed a two-year deal at The Stoop.[9][10]

David is a bit of a well kept secret in Australia. I've done a lot of homework on him, including speaking to some of his ex-coaches, and I've been told by them that he's got the potential to be another Michael Withers...David has got a big frame and I'm expecting him to fill the gap left by Paul Sykes[11]

— Brian McDermott, Quins RL Head Coach

He was the sixth addition to the Londoners squad for 2008's Super League XIII.[12] Howell played in the centres and replaced Great Britain international Paul Sykes.[13]

Howell's solid form in the Super League has sparked rumours of a return to the National Rugby League (NRL). Whether or not Howell decides to leave The Stoop is yet to be seen.

See also

References
  1. "Harlequins Rugby League". web page. Harlequins Rugby League. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 December 2010. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. Rugby League Project
  4. "Quins sign Howell". Super League. 4 December 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
  5. Phelps, James (1 December 2007). "Howell to head overseas". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 December 2007.
  6. "Loyalty doesn't come into it: Howell". LeagueHQ. 4 December 2007. Archived from the original on 6 December 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
  7. "English side signs Raiders star". Fox Sports. 4 December 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
  8. "St Helens step up hunt for successor to Daniel Anderson". London: Times. 4 December 2007. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
  9. "Australian Howell signs for Quins". BBC. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
  10. "'Loyalty doesn't come into it' Howell lashes out at Raiders". Canberra Times. 2 December 2007. Retrieved 2 December 2007.
  11. "Quins Sign Centre David Howell". Quins. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
  12. "Howell Answers Quins Call". Sportinglife. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
  13. "Raider Howell joins Harlequins". ABC. 4 December 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
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