David Howell (rugby league)
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| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Howell | |
| Date of birth | 18 November 1983 | |
| Place of birth | Camden, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | |
| Weight | 14 st 2 lb (90 kg) | |
| Nickname(s) | Howells, Howler, Howlo, Howlie | |
| School(s) | St Gregory's College | |
| Club information | ||
| Position(s) | Centre / Wing | |
| Current club | Harlequins RL | |
| Number | 4 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Years | Club | |
| Thirroul (Illawarra) | ||
| Senior clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 2003 ‐ 04 2005 ‐ 07 2008 ‐ |
St George Illawarra Dragons Canberra Raiders Harlequins RL |
12 (20) 48 (60) 2 (4) |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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David Howell (born 18 November 1983) is an Australian professional rugby league player for Harlequins RL in the European Super League.
David Howell's position of choice is as a centre, and can also operate as a winger.
Howell has previously played for the St George Illawarra Dragons and Canberra Raiders in the NRL.
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[edit] NRL career
Howell made his first grade debut for St George Illawarra Dragons in 2003, where he made 12 NRL appearances before joining the Raiders in 2005. [1]
He was released from the final year of his contract with the Canberra Raiders to join the London based Harlequins Rugby League. [2] The Raiders told Howell he would not have a spot in the team after 2008 when his contract terminated. [3]
Howell scored 15 tries in 48 games for Canberra during the last three seasons. [4] [5]
[edit] Super League career
Originally linked with Wigan, Howell signed a two-year deal at The Stoop. [6] [7]
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 [8]
—Brian McDermott, Quins RL Head Coach
The club is awaiting Howell's final entry clearance, but is hoping he will arrive in the capital by the end of this week. [9] He becomes the sixth addition to the Londoners squad for 2008. [10] Howell will play in the centres and replaces Great Britain international Paul Sykes who has rejoined Bradford. [11]
Howell revealed former Raiders players Matt Gafa and Mark McLinden, who are both at Harlequins, played a crucial role in persuading him to head to London. [12]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Quins sign Howell. Super League (2007-12-04). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ Howell to head overseas. Daily Telegraph (2007-12-01). Retrieved on 2007-12-01.
- ^ Loyalty doesn't come into it: Howell. LeagueHQ (2007-12-04). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ English side signs Raiders star. Fox Sports (2007-12-04). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ St Helens step up hunt for successor to Daniel Anderson. Times (2007-12-04). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ Australian Howell signs for Quins. BBC (2007-12-03). Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ 'Loyalty doesn't come into it' Howell lashes out at Raiders. Canberra Times (2007-12-02). Retrieved on 2007-12-02.
- ^ Quins Sign Centre David Howell. Quins (2007-12-03). Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ Harlequins Sign Centre David Howell. RLeague.com (2007-12-03). Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ Howell Answers Quins Call. Sportinglife (2007-12-03). Retrieved on 2007-12-03.
- ^ Raider Howell joins Harlequins. ABC (2007-12-04). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
- ^ Howell Hurt By Raiders. Sportinglife (2007-12-04). Retrieved on 2007-12-04.
[edit] External links
- Quins profile
- NRL.com profile
- RLeague.com stats
- Canberra Raiders
- Rugby League Project
- NRL stats
- stats.rleague.com
- David Howell 606
- Hear from Howell
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