Joe Edwards (rugby union)

Joe Edwards (born 21 September 1993) is a rugby union footballer who plays as a loose forward for the RC Vannes in France's Rugby Top 14.^[1] He made his provincial debut during the 2012 season against Manawatu and to date has made 9 appearances and scored 1 try. Joe previously went to Edgewater College (2007–09) and Saint Kentigern College (2010–11) and was in the First XV at both schools.

Joe Edwards

Date of birth	(1993-09-21) 21 September 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth	Auckland, New Zealand
Height	1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight	111 kg (17 st 7 lb)
School	Edgewater College Saint Kentigern College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker, Number 8 Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2016−2017 Bordeaux 7 (0) 2017–2020 Provence 52 (25) 2020− Vannes () Correct as of 7 April 2020 Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2012–2016 Auckland 41 (15) Correct as of 16 October 2016 Super Rugby Years Team Apps (Points) 2015−2016 Blues 8 (0) Correct as of 20 July 2016 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2013 New Zealand under-20 4 (10) 2015–2016 Māori All Blacks 1 (0) Correct as of 18 July 2015

He is the Great nephew of Sam Edwards former NZ Kiwi rugby league player.

His impressive performances at NPC level have seen him named in the Blues Wider Training Squad for the 2013 Super Rugby season.^[2] He was subsequently upgraded to a first-team contract for 2015.^[3]