Konrad Hurrell
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Full name | Konileti Hurrell[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Tofoa, Tonga | 5 August 1991|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 17 st 5 lb (110 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Centre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 24 October 2022 |
Konileti "Konrad" Hurrell (born 5 August 1991) is a Tongan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for St Helens in the Super League and Tonga at international level.
He previously played for the
Early years
Hurrell was born in Tofoa, Tonga,[4][5] and moved to New Zealand in late 2009 on a rugby union scholarship with Auckland Grammar School.[6]
He played for their first XV, earning vice captain in his second year, and represented Auckland Secondary Schools as a centre and second five-eighth.
Playing career
2012
In 2012, Hurrell was promoted into the New Zealand Warriors first grade squad by new coach
2013
Hurrell finished the New Zealand Warriors season with 20 matches and 13 tries. In 2012, the Tonga-born Hurrell had signed a letter of intent with the New Zealand Rugby League, stating that he wanted to represent the New Zealand national rugby league team after qualifying on a residency basis.[19] Despite this, he was named in the Tongan World Cup squad, playing in three matches and scoring a try against the Cook Islands in Tonga's 22–16 win.[20][21]
2014
In February, Hurrell played in the New Zealand Warriors inaugural
2015
On 18 March, Hurrell re-signed with the New Zealand Warriors to the end of the 2018 season.
2016
On 29 January, Hurrell was named in the Warriors 2016 Auckland Nines squad.[35] On 13 February, he played for the World All Stars against the Indigenous All Stars in the 2016 All Stars match, playing off the interchange bench and scoring a try in the World All Stars' 12–8 win at Suncorp Stadium.[36][37]
On 25 May, the New Zealand Warriors announced that they had released him from the remainder of his contract effective immediately.[38] The next day, he signed a contract with the Gold Coast Titans for the rest of the season and 2017.[39]
2017
After making a significant impact to the Gold Coast Titans on his arrival mid 2016, Hurrell signed a contract extension until the end of 2019.[40] Hurrell finished the regular season at the club winning the Members Most Valuable Player (MVP) as well as the Preston Award for his ongoing work within the community.
Hurrell then competed in the 2017 World Cup representing his home country, Tonga.
2018
Hurrell began the season with scoring the game winning try against
On the 12 October, it was announced that Hurrell requested a release from the final year in his contract with the Gold Coast outfit, to sign as a Marquee Player for Leeds in the English Super League for the next three years.[42]
2019
Hurrell had a stellar first year in the English Super League, becoming a crowd favourite and scoring a total of 14 tries in the season which made him the second highest try scorer for the year at the club. In April, while versing Hull Kingston Rovers, Hurrell scored four tries which surpassed his personal record of three tries in a single game.[43] Hurrell won the Fans Player of the Year Award at the Presentation Night for the Leeds Rhinos on 9 October 2019.
2020
On 17 October 2020, he played in the
2021
Hurrell played a total of 17 games for Leeds in the 2021 Super League season including the club's 36–8 loss against St Helens in the semi-final.[45] Following the conclusion of Super League XXVI, St Helens announced the signing of Hurrell on a one-year deal.[46]
2022
In round 1 of the 2022 Super League season, Hurrell made his club debut for St Helens R.F.C. where they defeated Catalans Dragons 28-8. In June, Hurrell signed a one-year contract extension to remain at St Helens until the end of 2023. In round 16, Hurrell scored two tries in a 42-12 victory over his former club Leeds.[47][48] In round 23, Hurrell scored two tries in a 60-6 victory over Hull F.C.[49] In the Grand Final against Leeds on 24 September 2022 ,Hurrell scored a try in the 24 -12 win which saw Saints win their fourth Grand Final win in a row.[50]
2023
On 18 February, Hurrell played in St Helens 13-12 upset victory over Penrith in the 2023 World Club Challenge.[51] In round 3 of the 2023 Super League season, Hurrell was sent off in the final seconds of the match against Leeds after a tackle on Richie Myler. Leeds would then kick a drop goal right on the full-time siren to win 25-24.[52] In round 7, Hurrell scored two tries in St Helens 38-0 victory over Wakefield Trinity.[53]
2024
In round 6 of the 2024 Super League season, Hurrell scored the winning try for St Helens in their 12-4 victory over arch-rivals Wigan.[54]
References
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- ^ loverugbyleague
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- ^ Ben Stanley (7 April 2013). "Hurrell still to choose between NZ and Tonga". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Warriors' Konrad Hurrell commits to NZ". Stuff. 26 May 2012.
- ^ a b Hurrell vying with idol for centres spot New Zealand Herald, 10 February 2012
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- ^ Warriors add teen Palavi on three-year deal stuff.co.nz, 16 February 2012
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- ^ "Warriors and Sea Eagles Coverage". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ "Patchy Warriors claim win over Eels". Archived from the original on 8 February 2015. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
- ^ "Konrad Hurrell scores hat-trick as Warriors beat Titans 32-14 to march into NRL top eight". NewsComAu.
- ^ "Konrad Hurrell signs on until the 2015 season". Stuff. 14 July 2012.
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- ^ "Rugby League World Cup 2013". Rlwc2013.com. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
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- ^ CHRIS HYDE (19 March 2015). "Blockbusting centre Konrad Hurrell re-signs with Warriors until end of 2018". Stuff.
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- ^ "World All Stars Defeat Indigenous All Stars 12-8 at Suncorp Stadium". Dailytelegraph.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2016.
- ^ "Warriors release Konrad Hurrell". Zero Tackle. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ "Konrad Hurrell joins Titans". Zero Tackle. 26 May 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2016.
- ^ "Hurrell extends Titans contract". www.couriermail.com.au. 1 March 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Konrad Hurrell scores match-winner for Titans as Raiders throw away big lead". Stuff. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Konrad Hurrell: Leeds Rhinos sign Gold Coast Titans centre". 18 October 2018. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
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- ^ "CONFIRMED: KONRAD HURRELL SIGNS WITH SAINTS FOR 2022". saintsrlfc. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Super League: St Helens 42-12 Leeds Rhinos". BBC Sport.
- ^ "St Helens beat Catalans in fiery season opener – talking points". www.loverugbyleague.com. 10 February 2022.
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- ^ "Super League: St Helens 38-0 Wakefield Trinity - Saints claim routine win over bottom side". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Makinson and Hurrell score late tries as St Helens end Wigan's winning run". www.theguardian.com.