Josh Perry
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Josh Perry is an Australian professional rugby league
player for St Helens RLFC in the Super League
competition. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative prop forward, he previously played for the Newcastle Knights
, with whom he won the 2001 NRL Premiership before moving to the Manly Sea Eagles, with whom he won the 2008 NRL Premiership.
playing for Newcastle against the New Zealand Warriors
at EnergyAustralia Stadium
on 27 May.
In 2001, he was a member of the Grand final winning team when Newcastle defeated Parramatta Eels
, 30–24 at Stadium Australia on 30 September.
In 2007, Perry came off contract at the Newcastle Knights and he signed for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles for the 2008 season on a three year contract.
In his first year with the Sea Eagles, Perry played in the 2008 Grand Final victory over the Melbourne Storm
.
series. Perry was also selected for Country Origin
in 2001, 2003 and 2004, scoring one try in the 2001 match.
In August 2008, Perry was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
. Two days following the NRL grand final, Perry was named in the 24-man Australia squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
.
Perry made his test debut for Australia
against New Zealand
from the bench in Australia's opening RLWC 08 game on 26 October.
He was selected for Country in the City vs Country
match on 8 May 2009 and selected in the New South Wales team for game 3 in the 2009 series.
Josh Perry was rewarded for his and Manly's good start to 2010
with selection on the bench for Australia in the annual ANZAC Test
against New Zealand Melbourne
on 7 May.
plays for the Philadelphia Fight
in the American National Rugby League
.
“Saints are a club with a long and proud history and a winning culture. I've been fortunate enough to play in NRL Grand Final winning teams at both Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles and it’s my ambition to do the same in England."
“My team mate Jamie Lyon tells me he had two of the best years of his life at St. Helens and I hope it's the same for me."
Rugby league
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player for St Helens RLFC in the Super League
Super League
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competition. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative prop forward, he previously played for the Newcastle Knights
Newcastle Knights
The Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. They compete in Australasia's premier rugby league competition, the National Rugby League premiership...
, with whom he won the 2001 NRL Premiership before moving to the Manly Sea Eagles, with whom he won the 2008 NRL Premiership.
Playing career
A Valentine-Eleebana junior, Perry made his first-grade debut in round 17 of the 2000 seasonNational Rugby League season 2000
The 2000 NRL season was the 93rd season of professional rugby league football in Australia and the third to be run by the National Rugby League...
playing for Newcastle against the New Zealand Warriors
New Zealand Warriors
The New Zealand Warriors are a professional rugby league football club based in Auckland, New Zealand. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership and are the League's only team from outside Australia...
at EnergyAustralia Stadium
EnergyAustralia Stadium
Newcastle International Sports Centre is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. It is the home ground of the Newcastle Knights and the Newcastle United Jets teams. It is owned by the New South Wales government and administered by the Hunter Region...
on 27 May.
In 2001, he was a member of the Grand final winning team when Newcastle defeated Parramatta Eels
Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formed in 1947, with their First Grade side playing their first season in the New South Wales Rugby Football League...
, 30–24 at Stadium Australia on 30 September.
In 2007, Perry came off contract at the Newcastle Knights and he signed for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles for the 2008 season on a three year contract.
In his first year with the Sea Eagles, Perry played in the 2008 Grand Final victory over the Melbourne Storm
Melbourne Storm
The Melbourne Storm are an Australian professional rugby league club based in the city of Melbourne. They are the first fully professional rugby league team based in the Australian rules football-dominated state of Victoria....
.
Representative career
Perry was selected to represent New South Wales as a reserve for game I of the 2003 State of Origin2003 Rugby League State of Origin series
The 2003 State of Origin series was the 22nd year that the annual best-of-three series of interstate rugby league football matches contested between the Queensland and New South Wales representative teams was played under 'State of Origin' selection rules...
series. Perry was also selected for Country Origin
City vs Country Origin
City vs Country is an annual Australian rugby league football match that takes place in New South Wales between City and Country representative sides. The City side represents the Sydney metropolitan area...
in 2001, 2003 and 2004, scoring one try in the 2001 match.
In August 2008, Perry was named in the preliminary 46-man Kangaroos squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
. Two days following the NRL grand final, Perry was named in the 24-man Australia squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
.
Perry made his test debut for Australia
Australian national rugby league team
The Australian national rugby league team have represented Australia in senior men's rugby league football competition since the establishment of the game in Australia in 1908. Administered by the Australian Rugby League, the Kangaroos' are ranked number one in the RLIF World Rankings...
against New Zealand
New Zealand national rugby league team
The New Zealand national rugby league team has represented New Zealand in rugby league football since intercontinental competition began for the sport in 1907. Administered by the New Zealand Rugby League, they are commonly known as the Kiwis, after the native bird of that name...
from the bench in Australia's opening RLWC 08 game on 26 October.
He was selected for Country in the City vs Country
City vs Country Origin
City vs Country is an annual Australian rugby league football match that takes place in New South Wales between City and Country representative sides. The City side represents the Sydney metropolitan area...
match on 8 May 2009 and selected in the New South Wales team for game 3 in the 2009 series.
Josh Perry was rewarded for his and Manly's good start to 2010
2010 NRL season
The 2010 NRL season was the 103rd season of professional rugby league football club competition in Australia, and the thirteenth run by the National Rugby League. The season commenced on 12 March and ended with the Grand Final, played on 3 October at ANZ Stadium...
with selection on the bench for Australia in the annual ANZAC Test
ANZAC Test
The Anzac Test is an annual rugby league football test match . The test match is played annually between Australia and New Zealand on or around Anzac Day for the Bill Kelly Memorial Trophy.-Origins:Australia and New Zealand had competed in Rugby League Tests since 1908...
against New Zealand Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
on 7 May.
Personal life
His brother JamesJames Perry
James Perry may refer to:* James Perry , journalist* James Franklin Perry, , early Texas settler, husband of Emily Austin Perry* James E.C. Perry , jurist* James Stewart Perry , sculptor* James L...
plays for the Philadelphia Fight
Philadelphia Fight
The Philadelphia Fight are a semi-professional rugby league team based in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. They are the current champions of the USA Rugby League. They play their home games at A. A...
in the American National Rugby League
American National Rugby League
The American National Rugby League is a rugby league football competition for semi-professional clubs in the United States. It is the country's first domestic rugby league competition...
.
Super League (2011)
Josh Perry will join St Helens RLFC for the 2011 season on a 3 year contract. The 29 year old Australian international and State of Origin prop forward is eagerly anticipating his new challenge: "I'm really looking forward to joining St.Helens,” he said, “and in particular playing alongside fellow prop James Graham."“Saints are a club with a long and proud history and a winning culture. I've been fortunate enough to play in NRL Grand Final winning teams at both Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles and it’s my ambition to do the same in England."
“My team mate Jamie Lyon tells me he had two of the best years of his life at St. Helens and I hope it's the same for me."