Angus Cottrell

Angus Cottrell (born 20 November 1989) is an Australian former professional rugby union player. His playing position is flanker. He currently plays for the LA Giltinis of Major League Rugby (MLR).

He previously represented the Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby.

Early life Cottrell was born in Brisbane, Australia and attended Brisbane Boys' College. His father, Nev Cottrell Jr, played representative rugby for Queensland in the late 1970s. His grandfather, Nev "Notchy" Cottrell, captained the Wallabies playing at hooker for two Tests against the British and Irish Lions in 1950.

Cottrell currently studies a Bachelor of Property and Real Estate/Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University.

Career In 2011, while playing for West Brisbane Bulldogs in Queensland Premier Rugby, Cottrell was recruited by Super Rugby franchise the Western Force. He made his debut in Week 1 of the 2012 Super Rugby season against the Brumbies in Canberra. He announced his retirement from professional rugby in October 2022.

Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red 2012 6 4 2 338 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 9 8 1 621 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2014 13 12 1 827 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 2015 14 10 4 533 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 2016 14 10 4 699 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 2017 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018 14 14 0 980 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 2019 14 12 2 881 1 0 0 0 5 1 0 2020 6 4 2 274 2 0 0 0 10 0 0 2020 AU 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Total 90 74 16 5312 9 0 0 0 45 3 0