Willi Heinz

Willi Heinz (born 24 November 1988) is a professional rugby union player who recently played as a scrum-half for Worcester Warriors in the Premiership Rugby. He previously played for the Crusaders in the Super Rugby and for Canterbury in the ITM Cup. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, he represents England in international rugby.

Willi Heinz
Birth nameWilli Heinz
Date of birth (1988-11-24) 24 November 1988
Place of birthChristchurch, Canterbury region, New Zealand
Height181.5 cm (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Weight88 kg (13 st 12 lb; 194 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-Half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2021 Gloucester 100 (75)
2021–2022 Worcester Warriors 9 (5)
Correct as of 28 July 2020
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–2015 Canterbury 52 (61)
Correct as of 19 October 2014
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2015 Crusaders 58 (22)
Correct as of 3 August 2014
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2019- England 13 (0)
Correct as of 17 September 2019

Heinz played four years in his XV rugby team at school, Burnside High, which is a record for the school.

On 24 February 2015, English Premiership club Gloucester Rugby announced his signing for the start of the 2015–16 season.[1]

In May 2017, he was invited to a training camp with the senior England squad by Eddie Jones.[2] Heinz qualifies to represent England through his grandmother.[3]

In August 2019, he was selected as the starting scrum-half and vice-captain for England's first summer international against Wales. That game marked his international debut for the England national team. The next day, Heinz was named in England's 31-man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

On 23 February 2021, Heinz agreed to leave Gloucester for local rivals Worcester Warriors after six seasons on a two-year contract, option for a further season from the 2021–22 season.[4] He left with immediate effect to return to New Zealand in March 2022.[5]

References
  1. "Gloucester sign Crusaders scrum-half Willi Heinz". Sky Sports. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  2. "England rugby: Willi Heinz and Jason Woodward selected for training camp". BBC. 14 May 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
  3. "Heinz honours grandmother with England call-up". Sport24. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  4. "Willi Heinz: Worcester sign Gloucester and England scrum-half for 2021-22". BBC Sport. 23 February 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  5. "Worcester Warriors | Willi Heinz returns to New Zealand". warriors.co.uk. Retrieved 22 March 2022.


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