Jake Upfield
{{short description|Australian rugby union player}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Use Australian English|date=October 2023}}
{{Infobox rugby biography
| name = Jake Upfield
| image =
| image_size =
| caption =
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|5|18|df=y}}
| birth_place = Australia
| height = {{convert|198|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|111|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}}
| school =
| university = Bond University
| relatives =
| occupation =
| spouse =
| currentclub = {{Rut|Reds}}
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 =
| years1 = 2017–2020
| clubs1 = Jersey Reds
| apps1 =
| points1 =
| years2 = 2023
| clubs2 = {{Rut|Reds}}
| apps2 = 10
| points2 = 5
| repyears1 =
| repteam1 =
| repcaps1 =
| reppoints1 =
| clubupdate = 21 July 2023
| repupdate =
| ru_sevensnationalyears1 =
| ru_sevensnationalteam1 =
| ru_sevensnationalcomp1 =
| ru_sevensupdate =
}}
Jake Upfield (born 18 May 1995) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the {{Rut|Reds}}. His preferred position is lock or flanker.{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/player/view/12688|title=Jake Upfield|work=Ultimate Rugby|access-date=5 March 2023}}
Early career
Upfield graduated Bond University in 2017, before moving to the UK.{{cite news|url=https://bond.edu.au/rugby/rugby-news/news/upfield-hungry-for-greater-success-bull-sharks|title=Upfield hungry for greater success with the Bull Sharks|work=Bond University|date=1 September 2022|access-date=5 March 2023}}
Professional career
Upfield joined Jersey Reds in 2017.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41593101|title=Jake Upfield: Jersey sign Australian forward to bolster squad|work=BBC Sport|date=12 October 2017|access-date=5 March 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/sport/2020/05/22/jersey-reds-world-cup-caps-depart-but-tongan-kuki-remains/|title=Jersey Reds: World Cup caps depart, but Tongan 'Kuki' remains|work=Jersey Evening Post|date=22 May 2020|access-date=5 March 2023}} He remained with the side until 2021 when he returned to Australia to continue his studies.{{cite news|url=https://www.jerseyreds.je/news_article/reds-confirm-three-more-additions-to-playing-ranks/|title=Reds confirm three more additions to playing ranks|work=Jersey Reds|date=11 February 2021|access-date=5 March 2023}}
Ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, Upfield was called into the {{Rut|Reds}} squad as it suffered with injuries in the lock position.{{cite news|url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/lock-crisis-at-reds-a-puzzler-2023215|title=Lock crisis at Reds a puzzler|work=Rugby.com.au|date=15 February 2023|access-date=5 March 2023}} He made his debut in Round 1 against the {{Rut|Hurricanes}}.{{cite press release | url=https://reds.rugby/news/reds-announce-team-for-super-rugby-pacific-opener-2023222 | title=Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener | publisher=Queensland Reds | date=23 February 2023 | access-date=23 February 2023}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/jake-upfield-41959.html itsrugby.co.uk Profile]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Upfield, Jake}}
Category:Australian rugby union players
Category:Queensland Reds players
Category:Place of birth missing (living people)
Category:Australian expatriate rugby union players in England
Category:21st-century Australian sportsmen
{{Australia-rugbyunion-bio-1990s-stub}}