Marley Pearce
| Born | 3 August 2003 Perth, Western Australia, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 116 kg (256 lb; 18 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Aranmore Catholic College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Marley Pearce (born 3 August 2003) is an Australian professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for the Western Force in Super Rugby and for Otago in New Zealand's domestic National Provincial Championship competition.[1][2]
Early life
Pearce was born on 3 August 2003 in Perth, Western Australia to parents Michael and Jodal Pearce. He was actively involved in rugby union while growing up and attended Aranmore Catholic College.[3]
Club career
Pearce started his professional career with the Western Force, making his Super Rugby debut against the Blues during the 2023 season at Eden Park in Auckland.[4] In August 2023, he signed a contract extension with the team, securing his place until the 2025 season.[5]
International career
Pearce was chosen to represent Australia at the 2023 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, making his first international appearance against Fiji.[6]
Personal life
Pearce is of Māori and First Nations heritage.[7]
References
- ↑ "Marley Pearce". Western Force. 13 February 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ↑ "Otago prop heading to France". Otago Daily Times. 16 July 2026. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Homegrown talent PEARCE'S his way onto the Super scene". Western Force. 2 April 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ↑ "Spink returns for Blues clash at Eden Park". Western Force. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ↑ "No place like home: Pearce signs through to 2025". Western Force. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ↑ Christopher Tan (15 March 2023). "Homegrown rugby talents from Joondalup training with Junior Wallabies ahead of World Championships in June". PerthNow. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
- ↑ Wasiliev, Nick (20 July 2025). "Tupou, Beale headline First Nations & Pasifika XV team to take on Lions". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
External links
- Marley Pearce at ItsRugby.fr (in French)
- All Rugby profile