Jake Upfield

{{short description|Australian rugby union player}} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}} {{Use Australian English|date=October 2023}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Jake Upfield | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|5|18|df=y}} | birth_place = Australia | height = {{convert|198|cm|ftin|0|abbr=on}} | weight = {{convert|111|kg|lb stlb|0|abbr=on}} | school = | university = Bond University | relatives = | occupation = | spouse = | position = Lock / Flanker | currentclub = {{Rut|Reds}} | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = | years1 = 2017–2020 | clubs1 = Jersey Reds | apps1 = | points1 = | years2 = 2023 | clubs2 = {{Rut|Reds}} | apps2 = 10 | points2 = 5 | repyears1 = | repteam1 = | repcaps1 = | reppoints1 = | clubupdate = 21 July 2023 | repupdate = | ru_sevensnationalyears1 = | ru_sevensnationalteam1 = | ru_sevensnationalcomp1 = | ru_sevensupdate = }}

'''Jake Upfield''' (born 18 May 1995) is an Australian rugby union player, currently playing for the {{Rut|Reds}}. His preferred position is lock or flanker.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimaterugby.com/player/view/12688|title=Jake Upfield|work=Ultimate Rugby|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref>

==Early career== Upfield graduated Bond University in 2017, before moving to the UK.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bond.edu.au/rugby/rugby-news/news/upfield-hungry-for-greater-success-bull-sharks|title=Upfield hungry for greater success with the Bull Sharks|work=Bond University|date=1 September 2022|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref>

==Professional career== Upfield joined Jersey Reds in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/41593101|title=Jake Upfield: Jersey sign Australian forward to bolster squad|work=BBC Sport|date=12 October 2017|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/sport/2020/05/22/jersey-reds-world-cup-caps-depart-but-tongan-kuki-remains/|title=Jersey Reds: World Cup caps depart, but Tongan 'Kuki' remains|work=Jersey Evening Post|date=22 May 2020|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref> He remained with the side until 2021 when he returned to Australia to continue his studies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.jerseyreds.je/news_article/reds-confirm-three-more-additions-to-playing-ranks/|title=Reds confirm three more additions to playing ranks|work=Jersey Reds|date=11 February 2021|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref>

Ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, Upfield was called into the {{Rut|Reds}} squad as it suffered with injuries in the lock position.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rugby.com.au/news/lock-crisis-at-reds-a-puzzler-2023215|title=Lock crisis at Reds a puzzler|work=Rugby.com.au|date=15 February 2023|access-date=5 March 2023}}</ref> He made his debut in Round 1 against the {{Rut|Hurricanes}}.<ref name="Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener">{{cite press release | url=https://reds.rugby/news/reds-announce-team-for-super-rugby-pacific-opener-2023222 | title=Reds announce team for Super Rugby Pacific opener | publisher=Queensland Reds | date=23 February 2023 | access-date=23 February 2023}}</ref>

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== *[https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/jake-upfield-41959.html itsrugby.co.uk Profile]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Upfield, Jake}} Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:Australian rugby union players Category:Rugby union locks Category:Rugby union flankers Category:Jersey Reds players Category:Queensland Reds players Category:Place of birth missing (living people) Category:Australian expatriate rugby union players in England Category:21st-century Australian sportsmen