Morgan Morris

Morgan Morris (born 28 August 1998) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Ospreys in the back row.

Morgan Morris
Full nameMorgan Morris
Date of birth (1998-08-28) 28 August 1998
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight109 kg (17 st 2 lb; 240 lb)
SchoolGowerton
Hartpury College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Current team Ospreys
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017– Ospreys 76 (90)
Correct as of 22 January 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2017–2018 Wales U20 6 (5)
Correct as of 22 January 2023

Career

Morris was involved with the Ospreys U16 team, before attending Hartpury College, where he was involved with their team, as well as Gloucester U18.[1]

A Wales U20 international, Morris represented the side in the 2017 and 2018 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[2]

Morris made his debut for the Ospreys in 2018 against Connacht having previously played for the Ospreys academy and Swansea RFC.[3][4] Morgan began his rugby career at junior level at Penclawdd RFC. Morris is a dynamic ball carrier and a constant breakdown threat, winning Ospreys player of the season in both the 2020/21 and the 21/22 seasons.[5]

On 17 December 2022, Morris was named man of the match in the Ospreys away victory over Montpellier, scoring a try to secure the win.[6]

References
  1. "Hotshot: Ospreys back-row Morgan Morris". Rugby World. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  2. "Morgan Morris signs new deal to stay at the Ospreys | Ospreys". www.ospreysrugby.com. Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  3. "Ospreys 39-10 Connacht". Ospreys. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  4. "Pro14: Ospreys 39-10 Connacht". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
  5. "Congratulations to OSC Player of the Season – Morgan Morris | Ospreys Supporters Club". Retrieved 22 January 2023.
  6. "Famous French win has set benchmark for URC festive derbies - Ospreys boss". SuperSport. Retrieved 22 January 2023.


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