Brad Tucker

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Brad Tucker
Date of birth (1992-09-10) 10 September 1992 (age 31)
Place of birth Christchurch, New Zealand
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight116 kg (18 st 4 lb)
School St Bedes College
St Pius X College
University Lincoln University
Notable relative(s) James Tucker (rugby union) (brother), Will Tucker (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock, Blindside Flanker
Correct as of February 12, 2023
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2019–2022
2023–
Seattle Seawolves
New York Ironworkers
18 (35)
Provincial / State sides
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2016
2017
2018
Waikato
Taranaki
Manawatu
2
7
9
(5)
(0)
(5)

Brad Tucker (born 10 September 1992 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays lock and flanker for the New York Ironworkers in Major League Rugby (MLR). He previously played for the Seattle Seawolves where he won an MLR Championship in 2019. [1]

Tucker previously played for a number of New Zealand provincial sides in the Mitre 10 Cup but was unable to secure a Super Rugby contract. [2]

Tucker had a successful season with Seattle, winning the championship and earning a place in the all MLR team and being named player of the season. [3]

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References

  1. "Seattle Seawolves Signs New Zealand Lock Brad Tucker". djcoilrugby.com. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. "Brad Tucker". ultimaterugby.com. 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  3. "Major League Rugby announces first and second all MLR teams and award winners for 2019". Major League Rugby . 25 June 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.