| Jack Howarth | |
| Nickname: | Howie |
| Birth Date: | 2002 10, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Mackay, Queensland, Australia |
| Height: | 193cm (76inches) |
| Weight: | 105kg (231lb) |
| Club1: | Melbourne Storm |
| Year1start: | 2023 |
| Year1end: | present |
| Appearances1: | 12 |
| Tries1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 8 |
| Yearastart: | 2024 |
| Appearancesa: | 1 |
| Triesa: | 0 |
| Goalsa: | 0 |
| Fieldgoalsa: | 0 |
| Pointsa: | 0 |
| Updated: | 15 August 2024 |
Jack Howarth (born 22 October 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL).[1] [2]
Howarth played his junior rugby league for Easts Tigers and attended Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane before being signed by the Melbourne Storm.[3]
He was chosen to represent the Australian Schoolboys rugby league team in 2019, scoring a try and earning the player of the match award in a win against New Zealand.[4]
In June 2022, Howarth was selected for the Queensland U19s junior State of Origin team for their match against NSW. Howarth suffered a head injury in the second half and was unable to return to the field.[5]
After two seasons playing with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in the Queensland Cup where he often struggled with injuries that hampered his development,[4] Howarth made his NRL debut in round 27 of the 2023 NRL season for the Melbourne Storm against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.[3] [6]
Howarth had an extended run in the Melbourne Storm squad during the 2024 season, earning a starting role in the centre position and scoring his first NRL try.[4]