Marley Pearce (born 3 August 2003) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays for the Force. His preferred position is prop.[1]

Marley Pearce
Date of birth (2003-08-03) 3 August 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthJoondalup, Australia
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Current team Force
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Western Force 18 (5)
Correct as of 1 June 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2023– Australia U20 3 (5)
Correct as of 14 August 2023

Early career

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Pearce is from Joondalup and has represented Joondalup Brothers Rugby Club since an early age, and came through the Western Force academy.[2] He was named in the Junior Wallabies side in 2023.[3]

Professional career

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Pearce was called into the senior Force squad, ahead of Round 5 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season against the Blues.[4] He made his debut in the same fixture.[5] In August 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the side, signing until 2025.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Marley Pearce". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Homegrown talent PEARCE'S his way onto the Super scene". Western Force. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Homegrown rugby talents from Joondalup training with Junior Wallabies ahead of World Championships in June". Perth Now. 15 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Spink returns for Blues clash at Eden Park" (Press release). Western Force. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  5. ^ "Western Force no match for new-look Blues in Auckland". Rugby Pass. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  6. ^ "No place like home: Pearce signs through to 2025". Western Force. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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