Angus Cottrell

Angus Cottrell (born 20 November 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby union player. His playing position is flanker. He currently plays for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR).

Angus Cottrell
Birth nameAngus Cottrell
Date of birth (1989-11-20) 20 November 1989
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
Height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight105 kg (16 st 7 lb)
SchoolBrisbane Boys' College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008–11
2015
2018–2019
2021–2022		 West Brisbane Bulldogs
Perth Spirit
Melbourne Rising
LA Giltinis
6
5
21
(10)
(10)
(70)
Correct as of 2 March 2022
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2012–2017
2018–2020		 Force
Rebels		 56
34		 (25)
(20)
Correct as of 3 November 2020

He previously represented the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby.

Early life

Cottrell was born in Brisbane, Australia and attended Brisbane Boys' College. His father, Nev Cottrell Jr, played representative rugby for Queensland in the late 1970s. His grandfather, Nev "Notchy" Cottrell, captained the Wallabies playing at hooker for two Tests against the British and Irish Lions in 1950.[1]

Cottrell currently studies a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University.[2]

Career

In 2011, while playing for West Brisbane Bulldogs in Queensland Premier Rugby, Cottrell was recruited by Super Rugby franchise the Western Force. He made his debut in Week 1 of the 2012 Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra.[1]

Cottrell signed for the Melbourne Rebels for the 2018 Super Rugby season after failing to make the field for the Force during 2017 due to injury. After being tipped for an international debut by media during 2018, Cottrell was called into the Wallabies during the 2018 Rugby Championship as injury cover for Lukhan Tui.

Cottrell played two seasons for the LA Giltinis and was considered among the best forwards in Major League Rugby, playing a critical role in LA’s successful 2021 title run.[3] He announced his retirement from professional rugby in October 2022.[3]

Super Rugby statistics
As of 12 September 2020[4]
SeasonTeamGamesStartsSubMinsTriesConsPensDropsPointsYelRed
2012Force6423380000000
2013Force9816211000500
2014Force131218271000510
2015Force1410453320001000
2016Force141046991000510
2017Force00000000000
2018Rebels141409801000500
2019Rebels141228811000510
2020Rebels64227420001000
2020 AURebels00000000000
Total907416531290004530

References
  1. Tucker, Jim (28 February 2012). "Queenslander Angus Cottrell looks certain to be in Western Force line-up for their Super Rugby clash against the Reds". Herald Sun. News. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013.
  2. "Elite Athlete Program Profiles". Deakin University. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
  3. "Angus Cottrell calls time on playing career". americas rugby news. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  4. "Player Statistics". its rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.


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