Connor Watson

About

Multi-versatile men's rugby player that primarily plays the positions of hooker, lock, five-eighth, and fullback. He originally began his professional rugby career with the Sydney Roosters of The Australian National Rugby League. After three seasons with the Newcastle Knights, he rejoined the Sydney Roosters during the 2022-23 club season. 

Before Fame

Prior to his professional rugby career, he was a student at the Knox Grammar School. As a teenager, he played with The Terrigal Sharks and Kincumber Colts.

Trivia

He converted a career-high 28 points during his 2019 season with the Newcastle Knights. In 2023, Watson was ruled out for the first months of the NRL season due to suffering a patellar tendon injury during Roosters training.

Family Life

Although he was born in Dubbo, he grew up living with his family in Avoca Beach, New South Wales. He now lives with his girlfriend Kiana in the Sydney area. 

Associated With

He is a professional rugby player like George Ford and Jarome Luai.