Josh Reynolds (rugby league)
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Full name | Joshua Reynolds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | [1] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 13 April 1989||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 89 kg (14 st 0 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Five-eighth, Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [2] As of 12 May 2023 |
Josh Reynolds (born 13 April 1989) is a former Australian professional
He previously played for the
Background
Reynolds was born in
Playing career
Reynolds played for the
2011
In round 11, Reynolds made his NRL debut for the
2012
On 30 September, in the 2012 NRL Grand Final against the Melbourne Storm, Reynolds played at five-eighth in Canterbury’s 14–4 loss.[6][7] He finished his impressive season having played in all of Canterbury's 27 matches and scoring 10 tries, which was the first time since Terry Lamb that a Canterbury five-eighth had scored more than 10 tries in a season.[citation needed]
2013
For game 1 of the
On 29 September, Reynolds played for the
2014
Reynolds was selected to play for
2015
Reynolds was selected for the City Origin team at five-eighth as an audition for the vacant five-eighth position for New South Wales. with 17 matches, scoring three tries and kicking two field goals.
2016
In round 4, against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Reynolds played his 100th NRL career match in Canterbury's 42–12 win at ANZ Stadium.[19] In round 8, against the Gold Coast Titans, he kicked a field goal in golden point extra time to win the match for the Canterbury club 21–20.[20] Reynolds finished the season with 8 tries and 2 field goals from 25 matches.
2017
In February, Reynolds was captain of Canterbury's
2018
After the departure of Aaron Woods, Reynolds was named as one of 5 co-captains at Wests Tigers, alongside Benji Marshall, Chris Lawrence, Russell Packer and Elijah Taylor. Coach Ivan Cleary said, "I just think it's the right model for us right now. When we started this preseason it was pretty obvious straight away that there was no real pecking order. There was no set culture to adhere to. It was all new."[26]
Named at five-eighth for round 1, Reynolds was a late withdrawal with a
2019
Reynolds was not selected for first-grade in the opening rounds, playing for the Western Suburbs Magpies feeder team instead. New coach Michael Maguire said, "He's had some issues with his body over the last couple of years and it's going to take some time. I just want to see him get out and enjoy his football."[29] With an injury to Benji Marshall, Reynolds made his return to first grade in round 4, setting up 2 tries and getting a further 2 repeat sets with his kicking game in a Man of the Match performance. After getting a further 2 repeat sets in round 5, commentator Braith Anasta said, "He’s becoming a master at these kicks. He gets the timing and the depth of the kicks and he’s the first one there in the chase."[30]
In July 2019, Reynolds was told by Wests that he was free to negotiate with other teams for the 2020 season after it was revealed that he wasn't in the club's plans following the conclusion of the 2019 season.[31][32]
Controversy
On 12 December 2019, it was revealed that Reynolds was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm relating to an alleged domestic violence incident. The matter was handed to the
Reynolds was granted conditional bail to appear at Sutherland Local Court on 18 December 2019.[33][34]
On 18 December 2019, Reynolds pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Reynolds argued that bruising found on his ex-partner was not the result of violence, but instead a side-effect of medication she had been taking. The case was later adjourned until 23 July 2020.[35]
On 22 January 2020, Fox Sports released a video which was leaked online showing Reynolds verbally abusing a woman who was at his residence. In the 37 second video, Reynolds can be seen swearing at the woman saying "Give me my phone, where the fuck is it? Get out of my house. I want you out now. I want you out now or I'm going to fucking flip it. I swear to god I'm going to flip it". Reynolds then called the woman a "cunt" and a "dog". The Wests Tigers then released a statement saying "Both Josh and Wests Tigers have previously alerted the NRL Unit as to this matter and will continue to work closely with them as required. As the subject matter is before the courts, Wests Tigers will be making no further comment".[36]
On 6 February 2020, Reynolds was cleared to play by the
On 26 February 2020, all charges against Reynolds were dropped and his court case was cancelled. Reynolds spoke to the media and sent a message to the woman involved saying "Arabella, whatever your name is, you said to me that you were going to bring me and my mum down. But we're still standing, we're still here. So that's just a little message to you. You tried to bring me, my family and my mum down – and it didn't work".[39]
2020
In round 2 of the 2020 NRL season, Reynolds scored his first try of the year and provided a try assist but it wasn't enough as the club were defeated 24–42 by Newcastle at an empty Leichhardt Oval.[40]
On 6 September, it was reported that Reynolds and teammate Russell Packer had left the Wests Tigers round 17 match against Manly-Warringah at half-time which was against team protocols. Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe released a statement saying "The actions are not acceptable from my perspective. We are focused on ensuring every single person, player coach administrator board members actions are in complete alignment with the expectation of higher standards".[41]
Reynolds played a total of ten games for Wests in the 2020 NRL season scoring one try as the club missed out on the finals by finishing 11th.[42]
On 6 December 2020, it was announced that Reynolds had been released from the remainder of his contract with Wests Tigers, and had signed a two-year deal (with the option of a third) with Betfred Super League side Hull F.C. After signing with Hull, Reynolds spoke to the media saying “To be fair I was a dud buy for the Tigers because they didn’t get their moneys worth, That’s fine, I’m happy to admit that. But then again I can’t control injury or selection so I don’t know what people want me to do".[43]
2021
In round 1 of the 2021 Super League season, Reynolds made his debut for Hull F.C. and put in a man of the match performance which included scoring a try in a 22–10 win over Huddersfield.[44]
The following week, Reynolds scored two tries in a 35–4 victory over Salford.[45]
2022
On 22 June 2022, Hull F.C. released a statement confirming they had reached a mutual agreement with Reynolds to terminate his contract early. This follows a very poor spell with the club which did not live up to the expectations of both the club and its supporters. Reynolds was known to be the clubs highest paid player in their history but the clubs management decided to cut their losses to allow recruitment to begin for a replacement.[46] On 26 October, Reynolds re-joined his former club Canterbury on a 12-week train and trial contract.[47]
2023
On 28 January, Reynolds was informed he had been elevated to the Top 30 squad for the Canterbury club, with the news being made public on 1 February.[48] Reynolds was left out of the Canterbury side for their opening round loss against Manly. He instead played for the club's NSW Cup team.[49] On 2 April, Reynolds made his return to first-grade for Canterbury, playing off the bench in their 15-14 win over the North Queensland Cowboys.[50][51]
On July 10, Reynolds announced his retirement from professional rugby league, after it was revealed he selflessly gave up his position in the club’s top 30 squad to allow the club to sign halfback Toby Sexton from the Gold Coast Titans.[52]
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