Josh Bowden (born 14 January 1992) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a prop or loose forward for Doncaster RLFC in the RFL Championship.
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| Full name | Joshua Kristian Bowden[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 January 1992 Beverley, Humberside, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17 st 5 lb (110 kg)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop, Loose forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has previously played for Hull F.C. in the Super League, and spent time on loan Hull at the York City Knights and Doncaster in the Championship.
Background
editBowden was born in Beverley, Humberside, England.
Playing career
editHull FC
editHe played in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.[6][7]
He played in the 2017 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium.[8]
Bowden played 18 games for Hull F.C. in the 2020 Super League season including the club's semi-final defeat against Wigan as they almost reached the grand final.[9]
Wakefield Trinity
editBowden signed for Wakefield Trinity part way through the 2022 season on a two-year deal. Bowden has stated he wants to help the famous little Yorkshire club to climb the Betfred Super League and become a fierce competitive side.[citation needed] Bowden played 16 matches for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.[10]
Doncaster RLFC
editOn 14 Nov 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Doncaster RLFC in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal.[11]
References
edit- ^ FreeBMD Entry Information
- ^ a b "Hull 1st Team Josh Bowden". Hull FC. 2015. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ RLP
- ^ Superleague.co.uk
- ^ "Hull FC's Jamie Shaul's late try takes Challenge Cup away from Warrington". Guardian. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 12-10 Warrington Wolves". BBC. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
- ^ "Hull FC 18-14 Wigan recap as the Black and Whites claim back-to-back Challenge Cup triumphs". Mirror. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "Wigan Warriors v Hull FC highlights as FC struggle to find play-off form in one-sided defeat". www.hulldailymail.co.uk. 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win". www.skysports.com.
- ^ Drew Darbyshire (14 November 2024). "Doncaster make five new signings including former Super League trio and international duo". Love Rugby League.
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