# Josh Schuster

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{{short description|Samoa international rugby league footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name           = Josh Schuster
|fullname       = Joshua Schuster
|nickname       = 
|image          = JOSH SCHUSTER.jpg
|position       = {{rlp|FE|LK|SR}}
|birth_date     = {{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|05|05}}
|birth_place    = [Sydney](/source/Sydney), New South Wales, Australia
|height         = {{convert|185|cm|ftin|abbr=on}}
|weight         = {{convert|102|kg|stlb|abbr=on}} 
|club1          = [Manly Sea Eagles](/source/Manly_Warringah_Sea_Eagles)
|year1start     = 2020
|year1end       = 24
|appearances1   = 50
|tries1         = 5
|goals1         = 0
|fieldgoals1    = 0
|points1        = 20
|club2          = [South Sydney](/source/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs)
|year2start     = 2025
|year2end       = 
|appearances2   = 0
|tries2         = 0
|goals2         = 0
|fieldgoals2    = 0
|points2        = 0
|teamA          = {{rlnt|Samoa}}
|yearAstart     = 2022
|yearAend       = 
|appearancesA   = 1
|triesA         = 0
|goalsA         = 0
|fieldgoalsA    = 0
|pointsA        = 0
|new            = yes
|source         = <ref>[https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/josh-schuster/summary.html Rugby League Project]</ref>
|updated        = 18 August 2023
| module       = {{infobox person
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| mother       = 
| spouse       = 
| education    = 
| alma_mater   = 
| relatives    = [John Schuster](/source/John_Schuster) (great uncle)<br>[Peter Schuster](/source/Peter_Schuster_(rugby_union)) (great uncle)
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'''Josh Schuster''' (born 5 May 2001) is a {{rlnt|Samoa}} international [rugby league](/source/rugby_league) [footballer](/source/footballer) who last played as a {{rlp|sr}} forward or {{rlp|fe}} for the [South Sydney Rabbitohs](/source/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs) in the [NRL](/source/National_Rugby_League).

==Background==
Schuster was born in [Sydney](/source/Sydney), [Australia](/source/Australia) to Australian parents of [Samoan](/source/Samoans) and German descent. Schuster's grandfather [David](/source/David_Schuster_(rugby)) and great-uncle [Peter](/source/Peter_Schuster_(rugby_union)) both represented [Samoa](/source/Samoa_national_rugby_union_team) in [rugby union](/source/rugby_union),<ref name="Schuster family">{{cite web|last=Cousins|first=Wayne|date=20 June 2022|title='We've done it, brother': Schuster to honour Titmus in Pacific Test|url=https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2022/06/20/samoa-family-bloodlines-strong-in--josh-schuster/|website=seaeagles.com.au|access-date=21 June 2022}}</ref> while another great-uncle, [John](/source/John_Schuster), represented [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_national_rugby_union_team) in rugby union and {{rlnt|Samoa}} in rugby league.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/122655943/nrls-next-superstar-exall-black-john-schusters-nephew-josh-heaped-with-praise-ahead-of-likely-debut |title='NRL's next superstar': Ex-All Black John Schuster's nephew, Josh, heaped with praise ahead of likely debut |publisher=Stuff.co.nz |date=3 September 2020}}</ref> His uncle [Peter](/source/Peter_Schuster_(rugby_union%2C_born_1992)) represented [Australia](/source/Australia_national_rugby_sevens_team) in [rugby sevens](/source/rugby_sevens).<ref name="Schuster family" />

He played junior rugby league for the [Mount Pritchard Mounties](/source/Mount_Pritchard_Mounties).

==Career==
===2020===
Schuster made his NRL debut in round 17 of the [2020 NRL season](/source/2020_NRL_season) for Manly-Warringah against the [Wests Tigers](/source/Wests_Tigers); in a 34–32 loss at [Brookvale Oval](/source/Brookvale_Oval) in an NRL game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/09/01/round-17-nrl-squad-announcements/ |title=Round 17 NRL team lists |publisher=NRL.com |date=25 August 2020}}</ref>

===2021===
In round 5 of the [2021 NRL season](/source/2021_NRL_season), Schuster scored his first try in the [NRL](/source/NRL) in [Manly-Warringah](/source/Manly-Warringah_Sea_Eagles)'s 13–12 win over the [New Zealand Warriors](/source/New_Zealand_Warriors). Schuster played 21 games for Manly in the [2021 NRL season](/source/2021_NRL_season) including the club's preliminary final loss against [South Sydney](/source/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-finals-2021-south-sydney-rabbitohs-vs-manly-sea-eagles-tom-trbojevic-live-stream-updates-how-to-watch-news/news-story/27d07d70e5732eed005fa94afec8c9df/|title=GLORY, GLORY: Souths march into the GF as Wayne masterminds Manly mauling|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=24 September 2021 }}</ref>

===2022===
On 9 February, it was announced that Schuster would be ruled out indefinitely from playing after sustaining an ankle injury at pre-season training.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2022-casualty-ward-injury-list-jack-hetherington-raymond-faitalamariner-bulldogs-jordan-riki-brendan-piakura-broncos-stefano-utoikamanu-wests-tigers/news-story/fad889f1c85e5ee0099f099bfa497c17?fbclid=IwAR1e8WisiF9amzHvkr6dBQD2IjGJ0hi4KmVrWd2vt1z1Y7dZJuK5pdCf9tg/|title=Double Dogs blow as star enforcer out for the season; Bronco set for sideline stint: NRL Casualty Ward|website=www.foxsports.com.au|date=29 March 2022 }}</ref> He made 13 appearances for Manly in the [2022 NRL season](/source/2022_NRL_season) as the club finished 11th on the table and miss out on the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportingnews.com/au/rugby-league/news/nrl-2022-manly-sea-eagles-season-review/s7drlzqcamqqwsoxvyiz8ua3/|title=NRL 2022: Manly Sea Eagles season review|website=www.sportingnews.com|date=31 August 2022 |access-date=7 October 2022}}</ref> Schuster was one of seven players involved in the [Manly pride jersey player boycott](/source/Manly_pride_jersey_player_boycott).<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/manly-players-threaten-to-boycott-game-over-club-s-gay-pride-jersey-20220725-p5b4fy.html |title=Seven Manly players to boycott NRL match over pride jersey |website=Sydney Morning Herald |date=25 July 2022 |access-date=26 July 2022}}</ref>

===2023===
On 4 July, Schuster signed a three-year contract extension to remain at Manly until the end of the 2027 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/01/01/2023-nrl-signings-tracker-latest-signings-news-details-contracts-signings-updates/|title=2023 NRL Signings Tracker: Bulldogs snare Sexton; Schuster staying put|website=www.nrl.com|date=13 July 2023 }}</ref>

Schuster was demoted to reserve grade for the second time in the 2023 NRL season after a lacklustre performance against the New Zealand Warriors in round 25.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-manly-sea-eagles-sack-josh-schuster-contract-extension-dragons-dropped-shane-flanagan-anthony-seibold-news-highlights-videos/news-story/b78e616e46c2229092c96cdbce16a989 |title=Sea Eagles sack Josh Schuster |publisher=www.fox sports.com.au |access-date=22 August 2023}}</ref>
Schuster played 15 matches for Manly in the [2023 NRL season](/source/2023_NRL_season) as the club finished 12th on the table and missed the finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2023-manly-sea-eagles-season-review-anthony-seibold-josh-schuster-salary-tom-trbojevic-positional-changes-tolu-koula-daly-cherryevans-news/news-story/3deeeb674db182b6335fd5a9b2fc4597/|title=The $800k call Seibold must make as Turbo hits NRL crossroads: Sea Eagles Brutal Review|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}</ref>

===2024===
On 10 April, it was announced that Schuster had been told by Manly officials he was free to negotiate with other clubs despite the player being contracted to Manly until the end of 2027.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/news-2024-josh-schuster-manly-sea-eagles-release-contract-rival-clubs/ed89f673-377c-4357-aa53-0a7c791bb5b2/|title='Ain't going': Fittler reveals huge issue with Manly's marching orders for exiled gun Josh Schuster|website=wwos.nine.com.au}}</ref> On 24 April just 14 days after being told he was free to negotiate the Manly club mutually agreed and released Schuster from the remainder of his contract.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-24 |title=Sea Eagles release Josh Schuster |url=https://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2024/04/24/sea-eagles-release-josh-schuster/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Manly Warringah Sea Eagles |language=en}}</ref> On 18 September, Schuster had signed a one-year deal to join the [South Sydney Rabbitohs](/source/South_Sydney_Rabbitohs).<ref>{{Cite web |author=Staff Writer |date=2024-09-30 |title=Rabbitohs sign Josh Schuster until the end of Season 2025 – South Sydney Rabbitohs |url=https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/rabbitohs-sign-josh-schuster-until-the-end-of-season-2025 |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=rabbitohs.com.au |language=en}}</ref>

===2025===
On 21 June, Schuster announced he would be taking an indefinite break from rugby league due to mental health reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2025-josh-schuster-takes-indefinite-break-from-rugby-league-for-mental-health-reasons-south-sydney-rabbitohs-round-16/news-story/4fc977f9796702a0b5b66676c658fcff/|title=Schuster takes indefinite break from NRL for mental health reasons as Souths support star|website=www.foxsports.com.au}}</ref> Schuster was one of nine players that was released by the South Sydney club at the end of their season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bruce |first=Jasper |date=2025-09-12 |title=Former Manly star among nine players axed by Souths |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/9064700/former-manly-star-among-nine-players-axed-by-souths/ |access-date=2025-09-12 |website=www.canberratimes.com.au |language=en-au}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://www.seaeagles.com.au/teams/telstra-premiership/manly-warringah-sea-eagles/josh-schuster/ Sea Eagles profile]

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Category:Samoa national rugby league team players
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