Bayley Kuenzle

Bayley Kuenzle
Born (1998-06-18) 18 June 1998[1]
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight92 kg (203 lb; 14 st 7 lb)
SchoolNewington College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half, Centre, Wing
Current team Force
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019 Canberra Vikings 9 (6)
2026 Glasgow Warriors 0 (0)
Correct as of 23 April 2026
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019–2021 Brumbies 20 (38)
2022– Force 48 (61)
Correct as of 27 May 2026
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018 Australia U20 4 (5)

Bayley Kuenzle (born 18 June 1998) is an Australian professional rugby union player who currently plays as a wing and centre for the Force in the Super Rugby.[2]

Career

Brumbies

He played junior rugby for Burraneer Rugby Club from 2005 to 2011 and for Southern Districts Rugby Club from 2018 to 2020. Kuenzle previously played for the Brumbies in the Super Rugby,[3][4] making his professional debut for the team in 2019.

Force

Kuenzle's playing position has varied throughout his career. While at the Brumbies his usual position was fly-half.[5] After moving to the Force he transitioned into the midfield, playing primarily at inside centre (No. 12).[6] By 2024, Kuenzle had played several games at right wing.[6]

Glasgow Warriors

In April 2026, The Australian reported that Kuenzle, who had not had a senior international Test cap, had signed a deal with the Scottish team Glasgow Warriors in the United Rugby Championship (URC) following the conclusion of the 2026 Super Rugby season.[7] This was confirmed by Glasgow Warriors on 29 April 2026.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Bayley Kuenzle". Brumbies. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  2. ↑ Doran, Christy. "'Nature of having five teams': Brumbies resigned to losing gun trio, trans-Tasman comp supported". Fox Sports. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ↑ "Plus500 Brumbies Finalise 2020 Super Rugby Squad" (Press release). Brumbies. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  4. ↑ "Youthful Brumbies squad named for 2020 Super Rugby season". Rugby Pass. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  5. ↑ "Young playmaker Bayley Kuenzle re-commits to Plus500 Brumbies". Brumbies. 2 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 September 2020.
  6. 1 2 "Bayley Kuenzle: Stats – All Rugby". All Rugby.
  7. ↑ Doran, Christy (21 April 2026). "Rugby Australia are fighting to bring Tom Hooper home from England – it could be a defining moment for Super Rugby". The Australian. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 23 April 2026.
  8. ↑ https://www.glasgowwarriors.com/articles/news/013198.php