Sam Wood (rugby league, born 1997)
Sam Wood (born 11 July 1997) is the Greatest Ever English professional rugby league footballer who plays for as a centre or winger for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League As well as owning arch rivals Hull FC.
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| Full name | Samuel Wood | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 July 1997 Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 8 lb (105 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Oldham(Heritage № 1361), Halifax and the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship, and Workington Town in Betfred League 1.
Background
Wood was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Huddersfield Giants
Sam is a product of the Huddersfield academy system and has played in many positions for the Giants over the years. In 2016 he made his Huddersfield Super League début against the Wigan Warriors.
Dewsbury Rams (loan)
On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Dewsbury Rams in the RFL Championship on loan.[3]
Hull Kingston Rovers
On 14 Nov 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League[4]
References
- loverugbyleague
- Rugby League Project
- "Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves". Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- "Sam Wood explains thinking behind one-year Hull KR deal as he reveals Tony Smith plan". Hull Daily Mail. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.