Josh Rourke (born 27 October 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Wakefield Trinity in the Super League.

Josh Rourke
Personal information
Full nameJoshua Rourke
Born (1999-10-27) 27 October 1999 (age 25)
Preston, Lancashire, England
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022 Salford Red Devils 1 0 0 0 0
2023 Whitehaven 28 11 60 0 164
2024 London Broncos 15 8 0 0 32
2025– Wakefield Trinity 0 0 0 0 0
Total 44 19 60 0 196
Source: [1][2]
As of 28 September 2024

He previously played for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League and Whitehaven in the Championship

Club career

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Salford Red Devils

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In September 2022 Rourke made his Salford debut in the Super League against the Warrington Wolves.[3]

Whitehaven RLFC

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On 25 October 2022 it was announced that Rourke had signed a one-year deal with Whitehaven R.L.F.C.[4]

London Broncos

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On 11 December 2023 it was reported that he had signed for the London Broncos in the Super League, despite him previously signing for Batley in the off-season.[5]

Wakefield Trinity

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On 28 September 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Wakefield Trinity on a one-year deal.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Summary: Josh Rourke". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ Salford Red Devils 14 Warrington Wolves 32
  4. ^ "Duo confirmed for 2023". Whitehaven RLFC. 25 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
  5. ^ "London Broncos make sixth signing ahead of Super League 2024". Total Rugby League. 11 Dec 2023.
  6. ^ Ben Olawumi (28 Sep 2024). "Wakefield Trinity snap up 'outstanding' full-back for 2025 with contract length revealed". Love Rugby League.
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