Jarrod Firth
Jarrod Firth (born 3 December 1991) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer who currently plays as a prop for Grenoble in the Top 14.[1]
| Date of birth | 3 December 1991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 120 kg (18 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Saint Kentigern College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby Union career
Amateur career
Firth played for Ardmore Marist in New Zealand.[2]
On moving to Scotland, Firth has played for Stirling County[3] and then Currie.[4]
Professional career
He formerly played for Counties Manukau in the ITM Cup.[5][6]
He previously made two appearances for the Chiefs during the 2015 Super Rugby season while on an interim contract with the franchise.[7]
On 3 February 2016 it was announced that Firth has signed for Glasgow Warriors on a 2 1⁄2-year deal, subject to the player receiving a visa.[8]
He made his debut for the Warriors on 30 August 2016 against Canada A.[9] It was his only appearance for the Warriors.
On 25 January 2017 it was announced that Firth had signed for French club Grenoble.[10]
References
- "Jarrod Firth: Glasgow Warriors deal for Counties Manukau prop". BBC Sport.
- "Jarrod Firth to Make Steelers Debut". Archived from the original on 16 February 2017. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- "Jarrod Firth in action for Stirling County".
- "Warriors in BT Premiership action - Glasgow Warriors".
- "Jarrod Firth Counties Manukau Steelers Player Profile". Steelers Rugby. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "Jarrod Firth itsrugby.co.uk Player Statistics". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "Elliot to re-join Chiefs". New Zealand Herald. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- "Tighthead prop Firth signs".
- "Warriors finish pre-season with convincing win over Canada 'A' - Glasgow Warriors".
- http://fcgrugby.com/en/articles/2017/01/23/jarrod-firth-medical-joker-of-grenoble