Josh Wood (rugby league)

Josh Wood (born 15 November 1995) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship.

Josh Wood
Personal information
Full nameJoshua Wood
Born (1995-11-15) 15 November 1995 (age 29)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight13 st 1 lb (83 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker, Scrum-half, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015–19 Salford Red Devils 48 5 0 0 20
2016(loan) N Wales Crusaders 1 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) Halifax 4 1 0 0 4
2017(loan) Halifax 2 1 0 0 4
2020–21 Wakefield Trinity 17 1 0 0 4
2022– Barrow Raiders 31 2 0 0 0
Total 103 10 0 0 32
Source: [1][2]
As of 7 January 2023

He previously played for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and spent time on loan from Salford at the North Wales Crusaders in League 1, and Halifax and the Swinton Lions in the Championship. He played as a scrum-half and stand-off earlier in his career.

Background

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Wood was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.[citation needed]

Career

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Salford Red Devils

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Wood made his Red Devils début in a Super League match on 22 May 2015 against the Warrington Wolves.[3]

Barrow Raiders

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On 11 October 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Barrow in the RFL Championship.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Love Rugby League
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Players".
  4. ^ "Wakefield hooker Josh Wood makes Championship move". Love Rugby League. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
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