Zack Holmes (born 30 May 1990) is an Australian rugby union player who plays for Toulouse in Top 14. He is a utility back who has played fly-half and at centre.
The ARU lists Holmes' Representative Honours as including WA Schools (2007) and Combined States (2007).[1] He played for the Australian Sevens[2] at the USA Sevens tournament in Las Vegas, and he was a member the Australian 2009–10 IRB Sevens squad that played in George and Dubai.[1]
Holmes grew up in Perth. His father Graeme, a New Zealander and former Waikato halfback,[1] encouraged his son in sports. In addition to rugby union Holmes also played Australian rules and soccer.[3] He said his three biggest rugby influences were his Dad, Michael O'Connor and Scott Fava.[3]
In 2003 he held the national title for the 400 metres in his age-group.[1]
In late 2010 he was selected as part of the Perth XV to play teams from Victoria and South Australia in the Southern State Championships.[4]
Holmes studied at Aquinas College and the University of WA[1] and played club rugby at Associates RUFC before he moved from Perth to Sydney where he played senior rugby for Northern Suburbs at centre, on the wing, and also at full back.[3][5] In 2011 Holmes broke the Norths record for the 'most points in a single season'.
In 2011 the Brumbies recruited Holmes as a 'utility back', and he performed well in a trial game in October.[6] He had been at Norths, in Sydney.[7] Holmes had signed a two-year contract with the Brumbies to commence 2012.[8] He made his debut in March, as substitute for wing Joseph Tomane, against the Chiefs at Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui.[9]
As "rookie fly-half"[10] he made his Brumbies run-on debut, in Wellington against the Hurricanes, in May. He had been selected as a No.10 replacement for the injured Christian Lealiifano.[11] As first-receiver Holmes helped guide the Brumbies to a 37–25 victory over the Hurricanes.[12][13][14] He kicked four conversions (from 4 attempts) and three penalty goals (from 4 attempts) and scored a try in the 69th minute.[15]
On 16 July 2015, Holmes left Western Force in Australia to join France Top 14 club La Rochelle on a two-year contract from the 2015-16 season.[17] On 14 December 2016, Holmes signed for French rivals Toulouse from the 2017-18 season.[18]
^Dutton, Chris (29 February 2012). "Holmes says it's sevens heaven for young guns chasing rugby glory". Brisbane Times. Fairfax. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
^"Records tumble as Brumbies bust Wellington hoodoo" (Press release). Brumbies.
^ABC (20 May 2012). "Brumbies gallop back to silence Hurricanes". Sports News. ABC. Reuters. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
^Harris, Bret (19 May 2012). "Brumbies find a new play-making star in form of Zack Holmes". The Australian. News. Retrieved 20 May 2012.
^"SA Rugby Match Centre – Hurricanes 25–37 Brumbies". South African Rugby Union. 18 May 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
^"Western Force agree two-year deal with utility back Zack Holmes". Sky Sports. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
^"La Rochelle sign Australian fly-half Holmes". MSN. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
^"Toulouse sign fly-half Zack Holmes from La Rochelle". Sky Sports. 14 December 2016. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
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Zack Holmes born 30 May 1990 is an Australian rugby union player who plays for Toulouse in Top 14 He is a utility back who has played fly half and at centre Zack HolmesBirth nameZack HolmesDate of birth 1990 05 30 30 May 1990 age 33 Place of birthPerth Western Australia AustraliaHeight1 75 m 5 ft 9 in Weight87 kg 13 st 10 lb Rugby union careerPosition s Fly half CentreAmateur team s YearsTeamApps Points Associates WA Senior careerYearsTeamApps Points 2014 2015 20172017 20222022 Perth Spirit La RochelleToulouse Bordeaux Begles10 49 111 19 80 410 441 89 Correct as of 4 March 2023Super RugbyYearsTeamApps Points 2012 13 2014 15Brumbies Western Force10 23 79 30 Correct as of 6 September 2021 Contents 1 Early career 2 Professional career 3 Super Rugby statistics 4 References 5 External linksEarly career editThe ARU lists Holmes Representative Honours as including WA Schools 2007 and Combined States 2007 1 He played for the Australian Sevens 2 at the USA Sevens tournament in Las Vegas and he was a member the Australian 2009 10 IRB Sevens squad that played in George and Dubai 1 Holmes grew up in Perth His father Graeme a New Zealander and former Waikato halfback 1 encouraged his son in sports In addition to rugby union Holmes also played Australian rules and soccer 3 He said his three biggest rugby influences were his Dad Michael O Connor and Scott Fava 3 In 2003 he held the national title for the 400 metres in his age group 1 In late 2010 he was selected as part of the Perth XV to play teams from Victoria and South Australia in the Southern State Championships 4 Holmes studied at Aquinas College and the University of WA 1 and played club rugby at Associates RUFC before he moved from Perth to Sydney where he played senior rugby for Northern Suburbs at centre on the wing and also at full back 3 5 In 2011 Holmes broke the Norths record for the most points in a single season Professional career editHolmes joined the Western Force academy in 2009 1 In 2011 the Brumbies recruited Holmes as a utility back and he performed well in a trial game in October 6 He had been at Norths in Sydney 7 Holmes had signed a two year contract with the Brumbies to commence 2012 8 He made his debut in March as substitute for wing Joseph Tomane against the Chiefs at Baypark Stadium in Mount Maunganui 9 As rookie fly half 10 he made his Brumbies run on debut in Wellington against the Hurricanes in May He had been selected as a No 10 replacement for the injured Christian Lealiifano 11 As first receiver Holmes helped guide the Brumbies to a 37 25 victory over the Hurricanes 12 13 14 He kicked four conversions from 4 attempts and three penalty goals from 4 attempts and scored a try in the 69th minute 15 He returned to the Force for the 2014 Super Rugby season on a two year deal 16 On 16 July 2015 Holmes left Western Force in Australia to join France Top 14 club La Rochelle on a two year contract from the 2015 16 season 17 On 14 December 2016 Holmes signed for French rivals Toulouse from the 2017 18 season 18 Super Rugby statistics editAs of 14 June 2015Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red2012 Brumbies 8 6 2 518 2 8 16 0 74 0 02013 Brumbies 2 0 2 30 1 0 0 0 5 0 02014 Force 12 4 8 408 1 2 3 0 18 0 02015 Force 10 6 4 525 0 4 6 0 26 0 0Total 32 16 16 1481 4 14 25 0 123 0 0References edit a b c d e f ARU Profile Dutton Chris 29 February 2012 Holmes says it s sevens heaven for young guns chasing rugby glory Brisbane Times Fairfax Retrieved 20 May 2012 a b c Norths 10 questions with Zack Holmes RugbyWA Media 26 August 2010 Perth XV selected Western Force Retrieved 20 May 2012 Brumbies profile Holmes sets the pace Norths AJ misses Out Holmes signs with Brumbies SA Rugby Match Centre Chiefs 29 22 Brumbies South African Rugby Union 16 March 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2016 AAP 18 May 2012 Brumbies blow past Hurricanes in Wellington The Sydney Morning Herald Fairfax Retrieved 20 May 2012 Brumbies name Lealiifano replacement Records tumble as Brumbies bust Wellington hoodoo Press release Brumbies ABC 20 May 2012 Brumbies gallop back to silence Hurricanes Sports News ABC Reuters Retrieved 20 May 2012 Harris Bret 19 May 2012 Brumbies find a new play making star in form of Zack Holmes The Australian News Retrieved 20 May 2012 SA Rugby Match Centre Hurricanes 25 37 Brumbies South African Rugby Union 18 May 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2016 Western Force agree two year deal with utility back Zack Holmes Sky Sports 2 May 2013 Retrieved 2 May 2013 La Rochelle sign Australian fly half Holmes MSN 16 July 2015 Retrieved 13 February 2017 Toulouse sign fly half Zack Holmes from La Rochelle Sky Sports 14 December 2016 Retrieved 13 February 2017 External links editBrumbies profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Zack Holmes amp oldid 1176972373, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
