Jared Simpson (born 4 January 1996) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played for Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, as a fullback.

Jared Simpson
Personal information
Born (1996-01-04) 4 January 1996 (age 28)
Huddersfield. England
Height5 ft 10 in (177 cm)
Weight11 st 0 lb (70 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015–18 Huddersfield Giants 13 4 0 0 16
2016(loan) Newcastle Thunder 3 1 0 0 4
2016(loan) Oldham 3 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) Newcastle Thunder 2 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) Dewsbury Rams 4 0 0 0 0
Total 25 5 0 0 20
Source: [1][2]
As of 7 October 2018

Playing career

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A product of the club's academy, Simpson made his senior début for the Giants on 7 June 2015 in a home encounter with the Wigan Warriors.

In December 2017 he signed a season-long loan deal with the Dewsbury Rams.[3] He also had a loan spell at Oldham RLFC.

In 2018, he decided to retire from rugby league to pursue a career outside of the sport.[4]

Personal life

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Jared Simpson is the son of Roger Simpson, who played rugby league for Bradford Northern and Batley.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Love Rugby League
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Simpson makes Dewsbury loan move". Love Rugby League. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Jared Simpson is Huddersfield Giants guest of honour after retiring from game". YorkshireLive. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Huddersfield Giants youngster Jared Simpson determined to follow in father Roger's footsteps". YorkshireLive. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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