Harri Doel (born 2 August 2000) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a wing for Llandovery RFC. He previously played for Worcester Warriors, until the club liquidated in 2022.
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| Birth name | Harri Doel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 August 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Carmarthen, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 86 kg (13 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Coleg Sir Gâr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Swansea University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
editDoel played his formative rugby for his hometown club, Llandovery, beginning in the Under-7s and playing at every level through to the first team.[1] Doel attended Coleg Sir Gar near Llanelli, and completed a mathematics degree at Swansea University.[2]
He joined the Scarlets Academy in 2016 and was a regular in the Scarlets A team in the 2019–20 Celtic Cup.[3]
Doel was selected for Wales in the Under-20s Six Nations having previously represented his country at all age groups from Under-16s.[4] He did not make an appearance for the side, as the U20 season was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
On 16 April 2021, Doel signed for English side Worcester Warriors on loan for the 2020-21 Premiership Rugby season.[5] On 29 April 2021, following impressive performances for the side, Doel signed a permanent deal to stay with Worcester ahead of the 2021-22 season.[6] On 5 October 2022 all Worcester players had their contacts terminated due to the liquidation of the company to which they were contracted.[7]
Following the collapse of Worcester, Doel rejoined Llandovery on 9 November 2022.[8] He combined his playing career with a part-time job working for the family construction firm.[9]
On 10 March 2023, Doel made his first appearance for the Scarlets, in a friendly against the Saracens.[10]
Doel joined the Ospreys on 31 March 2023, as injury cover until the end of the season.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Drovers Return". Llandovery RFC. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "HARRI DOEL". Swansea.ac.uk. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Wales U20s star Jac Morgan to captain Scarlets A in Celtic Cup opener". Scarlets. 23 August 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Wales name Six Nations under-20s squad". BBC Sport. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Worcester Warriors sign Welsh Under 20 Harri Doel on loan". Worcester News. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Warriors sign wing prospect Harri Doel". Worcester Warriors. 29 April 2021. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Worcester player and staff contracts terminated after high court ruling | Worcester | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 5 October 2022.
- ^ Orders, Mark (9 November 2022). "Young Wales international made redundant in Worcester meltdown joins Welsh Prem". WalesOnline. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ Orders, Mark (4 March 2023). "Young Wales international now working on building site amid rugby's turmoil". WalesOnline.
- ^ "Battling young Scarlets fall to defeat at Sarries". Scarlets Rugby. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
- ^ "Ospreys sign Doel to cover for injured Cuthbert". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 April 2023.