Aaron Schoupp
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| Born | 29 June 2001 Figtree, New South Wales, Australia[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 102 kg (16 st 1 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Source: [2] As of 22 June 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Blake Schoupp (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aaron Schoupp (born 29 June 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Manly Sea Eagles in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Early life
[edit]Schoupp was born in Figtree, near Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. He played junior rugby league for the Thirroul Butchers. Aaron's brother Blake plays rugby union for the Brumbies & Wallabies.[1]
Playing career
[edit]2021
[edit]In round 11 of the 2021 NRL season, Schoupp made his first grade debut for Canterbury-Bankstown against the Gold Coast at Robina Stadium. Schoupp made a total of 13 appearances for Canterbury in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished last and claimed the Wooden Spoon.[3]
2022
[edit]In round 11 of the 2022 NRL season, Schoupp was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle and later scored a try in Canterbury's 36-22 loss against the Wests Tigers.[4] Schoupp played a total of 19 matches for Canterbury in the 2022 NRL season as the club finished 12th on the table.[5] On 9 November, Schoupp was granted an immediate release from Canterbury to sign a three-year deal with the Gold Coast starting in 2023.[6]
2023
[edit]In round 3 of the 2023 NRL season, Schoupp scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 38-34 victory over Melbourne.[7] Schoupp played a total of 18 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.[8]
2024
[edit]On 20 May 2024, the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles announced that they had signed Aaron Schoupp on a two-year contract, effective immediately.[9] "Aaron adds depth to our squad as we have got a few injuries to our outside backs at the moment," said Sea Eagles Head Coach Anthony Seibold on the signing. "We feel like he is a good addition to our playing group."
Controversy
[edit]On 25 June 2021, Schoupp was one of three Canterbury players who were ordered to self-isolate after attending a COVID-19 exposure site in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The NRL had ordered players of all 16 teams a week earlier not to attend any restaurants, clubs or bars in the Waverley Local Government area.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Training Squad Profiles". bulldogs.com.au. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Canterbury Bulldogs set to sign Rabbitohs star Braidon Burns, Storm prop Max King for 2022 NRL season". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "'Going up by the minute': Tiger's perfect Dolphins audition in fitting end to Dogs' brutal week". www.foxsports.com.au. 20 May 2022.
- ^ "NRL 2022: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs season review". www.sportingnews.com. 12 September 2022.
- ^ "Bulldogs centre Aaron Schoupp granted immediate release ahead of Titans move". www.sportingnews.com. 8 November 2022.
- ^ "Unbeaten Broncos set up blockbuster Brisbane NRL derby against Dolphins as Warriors, Gold Coast score upset wins". ABC News. 18 March 2023.
- ^ "NRL 2023: Gold Coast Titans season review". www.sportingnews.com.
- ^ "Sea Eagles sign Aaron Schoupp". www.seaeagles.com.au.
- ^ "Bulldogs Dylan Napa, Brandon Wakeham, Aaron Schoupp to self-isolate for visit to Bondi COVID exposure site". ABC News. 24 June 2021.
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