Richard Hardwick

Richard Hardwick (born 31 May 1994) is an Australian professional rugby union footballer. He is currently signed with the Melbourne Rebels and previously played for the Western Force in Super Rugby,[1] and the Perth Spirit in the National Rugby Championship.[2] His usual position is flanker.

Richard Hardwick

Date of birth	(1994-05-31) 31 May 1994
Place of birth	Windhoek, Namibia
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	102 kg (16 st 1 lb; 225 lb)
School	Churchlands SHS
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker Current team Rebels 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– Rebels 26 (5) 2018– Melbourne Rising 11 (15) Correct as of 27 May 2020 National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2011 Australia 'A' Schools 2017 Australia 2 (0) Correct as of 19 June 2017

Early life

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 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

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

As of 27 May 2020[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
Total		45	22	25	2077	3	0	0	0	15	1	0

References

1. "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.