Joe Powell (rugby union)

Joe Powell (born 11 April 1994) is an Australian rugby union scrum-half who is currently unattached. He most recently played for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby, the top tier of English rugby union. He previously played for London Irish, Canberra Vikings and the ACT Brumbies. He was a member of the extended playing squad, making his first appearances for the franchise during the 2015 Super Rugby season.

Powell was a member of the Australian schoolboys shadow squad in 2012 and was part of the Australia under-20 side which competed in the 2014 IRB Junior World Championship in New Zealand. In 2016, he was selected in the 39-man Australian squad for the Test series against England.

Powell was the starting scrumhalf in the Brumbies 28-23 grand final victory over the Queensland Reds to claim the 2020 Super Rugby AU title.

Powell signed for the Melbourne Rebels on a two-year deal from the 2021 season.

Powell is of Irish descent and holds dual Australian and Irish citizenship.

Powell joined Leicester Tigers on 4 July 2023. After making 8 appearances Powell was released on 4 January 2024.