Aaron Schoupp

Aaron Schoupp (born 29 June 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Aaron Schoupp
Personal information
Born (2001-06-29) 29 June 2001
Figtree, New South Wales, Australia[1]
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
Playing information
PositionCentre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021–22 Canterbury Bulldogs 32 9 0 0 36
2023– Gold Coast Titans 18 2 6 0 20
Total 50 11 6 0 56
Source: [2]
As of 3 September 2023

Early life

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

2021

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

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

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]

Controversy

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.[9]

References
  1. "Training Squad Profiles". bulldogs.com.au. 21 November 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "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.
  4. "'Going up by the minute': Tiger's perfect Dolphins audition in fitting end to Dogs' brutal week". www.foxsports.com.au. 20 May 2022.
  5. "NRL 2022: Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs season review". www.sportingnews.com. 12 September 2022.
  6. "Bulldogs centre Aaron Schoupp granted immediate release ahead of Titans move". www.sportingnews.com. 8 November 2022.
  7. "Unbeaten Broncos set up blockbuster Brisbane NRL derby against Dolphins as Warriors, Gold Coast score upset wins". ABC News. 18 March 2023.
  8. "NRL 2023: Gold Coast Titans season review". www.sportingnews.com.
  9. "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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