Kane Douglas
| Birth name | Kane P. Douglas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 1 June 1989 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Maclean, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 2.02 m (6 ft 7+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 123 kg (271 lb; 19 st 5 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Maclean High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kane Douglas (born 1 June 1989) is an Australian rugby union footballer who currently plays for Leinster Rugby was previously with the New South Wales Waratahs in the international Super Rugby competition and the Wallabies as a lock. Douglas played his junior rugby with the Yamba Buccaneers, captaining the Under 17 team to a premiership in 2006. He was named to debut for the Australian Wallabies side to face Argentina on 17 September 2012.[2]
New South Wales Waratahs and Australian Wallabies
In 2008, Douglas was selected to train with the NSW Waratahs Academy under the guidance of Head Coach Joe Barakat.[3] He was promoted to Junior Waratahs professional squad in 2009 making his debut for the Waratahs against the Queensland Reds in 2010 off the bench. He immediately forced his way into the starting side and has missed just four games since, two of those due to the suspension. In 2012 he received his first Australian Wallabies cap against Argentina.
Leinster
On 20 May 20, 2014, Leinster confirmed signing Douglas for the 2014–15 season.[4] He plays his first game for Leinster v Cardiff Blues Friday 26 September 2014
Family
Douglas is the middle son (of three) of Archibald and Trish Douglas. His older brother, Luke Douglas is an Australian born Scotland rugby league footballer. Younger brother Jake plays in England for the Yorkshire side Driffield RUFC.[5]
References
- ^ http://www.gssportsmanagement.com.au/kanedouglas.html
- ^ "Douglas to debut for Wallabies". Caboolture News. APN. 11 September 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
- ^ http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/sport/8215/yambas-kane-douglas-signs-new-deal-with-waratahs/
- ^ "Leinster to bring in Kane Douglas". The Irish Times. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "Mum's the word as Douglas seeks happier ending". Glasgow Herald. 24 October 2013.
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- 1989 births
- Australian rugby union players
- Australian people of Scottish descent
- Australia international rugby union players
- New South Wales Waratahs players
- Leinster Rugby players
- Queensland Reds players
- Rugby union locks
- Living people
- Super Rugby players
- Australian expatriate rugby union players
- Expatriate rugby union players in Ireland
- Australian expatriates in Ireland
- New South Wales Country Eagles players