Joe Heyes


Joseph Connor Rhys Heyes is an English professional rugby union player for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. His usual position is prop.

Career

Heyes began playing rugby at age 14, originally a football goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest he initially played outside centre for Nottingham Moderns RFC and then moved to Newark before joining Leicester Tigers academy at 16 and switching position to prop.
Heyes made his debut for Leicester Tigers on 16 September 2018 against Wasps at the Ricoh Arena in a 35-41 defeat in round three of the 2018-19 Premiership Rugby season. After a seven-minute cameo in Leicester's 23-15 win against Northampton Saints at Twickenham Heyes was named in RUGBYPASS's team of the week.
He was named in the England under 20s squad for the 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. On 21 June 2019 Heyes signed a new contract with Leicester.

Personal life

Heyes is the son of former professional footballer Darren Heyes, his grandfathers are George Heyes, a former professional footballer for Leicester City and Swansea City, and Bob Rees, a former British record holder in long jump. Heyes is eligible to represent England, Ireland and Wales.