Jack Welsby

Jack Welsby (born 17 March 2001) is a professional rugby league player who plays as a fullback, centre, stand-off, scrum-half or winger for St Helens in the Super League.

Jack Welsby
Personal information
Full nameJack Welsby
Born (2001-03-17) 17 March 2001
Wigan, Lancashire, England
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight14 st 0 lb (89 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Centre, Stand-off, Scrum-half, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018– St Helens 42 19 0 1 77
As of 18 June 2021
Source: [1][2]

Background

Welsby was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester. Playing for Shevington Sharks ARLFC as a child.

Career

In 2018, he made his Super League début for St Helens against Hull FC.

2020

He played in the club's 8-4 2020 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull.

In the final seconds of play with the scores at 4-4, St Helens attempted a field goal which rebounded off the goal post. Welsby was the first player to the ball from the ricochet and he scored after the full-time siren to win the match for St Helens.[3][4]

2021

Welsby played for St. Helens in their 2021 Challenge Cup Final victory over Castleford.[5]

In round 17 of the 2021 Super League season, Welsby scored a hat-trick in St Helens 42-10 over Hull F.C.[6] On 9 October, Welsby played for St. Helens in their 2021 Super League Grand Final victory over Catalans Dragons.[7]

References


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