Connor Watson


Connor Watson is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and lock for the Newcastle Knights in the NRL.
He previously played for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League, and played for the Country Origin side.

Early life

Watson was born in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia and is of Indigenous Australian descent. At the age of five, he moved to Avoca Beach, New South Wales.
He played his junior rugby league for the Terrigal Sharks and Kincumber Colts, before gaining a scholarship at Knox Grammar School and playing rugby union. While playing rugby union, he spent part of his time playing rugby league with the South Eastern Seagulls. He was then signed by the Sydney Roosters.

Playing career

Early career

In 2015 and 2016, Watson played for the Sydney Roosters' NYC team. In July 2015, he re-signed with the Roosters on a 2-year contract.

2016

In round 7 of the 2016 NRL season, Watson made his NRL debut for the Roosters against the Penrith Panthers. In round 13 against the Wests Tigers, he scored his first NRL try. In December, he extended his Roosters contract from the end of 2017 until the end of 2018.

2017

At the 2017 NRL Auckland Nines in February, Watson was named player of the tournament after the Roosters won the final. On 7 May, Watson played for Country Origin against City Origin off the interchange bench in the 20-10 loss in Mudgee. On 24 July, he signed a 3-year contract with the Newcastle Knights starting in 2018, after seeking a release from the final year of his Roosters contract.

2018

In round 1 of the 2018 season, Watson made his debut for the Knights in their 19-18 golden point extra-time win over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. In round 2 against the Canberra Raiders, Watson scored his first try for the Knights in their 30-28 win at Canberra Stadium.