Michael Wainwright (rugby league)

Michael Wainwright (born 4 November 1980) is an English former rugby league footballer who played on the wing. He played for Hunslet Hawks, Dewsbury Rams, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Batley Bulldogs and spent four seasons with Castleford Tigers.

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Personal information
Full nameMichael Wainwright…
Born (1980-11-04) 4 November 1980 (age 44)
Morley, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
PositionWing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2001 Hunslet Hawks 30 10 0 0 40
2002–03 Dewsbury Rams 59 25 0 0 100
2004–05 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 31 8 0 0 32
2006 Batley Bulldogs 26 7 0 0 28
2007–10 Castleford Tigers 104 40 0 0 120
2011–12 Dewsbury Rams 38 12 0 0 48
Total 288 102 0 0 368
Source: [1][2][3]

Playing career

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Wainwright made his senior debut for Hunslet Hawks after being signed from Leeds in 2001.[4] He signed a one-year contract to stay with the Castleford Tigers for the 2009 season. Wainwright was not in the starting line-up at the start of the 2009 season. Later he was called back into the side due to injuries, and gave some solid performances. He was awarded a new contract for the 2010 season. Wainwright played with Castleford through 2010. He was released by Castleford after over 100 appearances for the club. He later joined Dewsbury for the 2011 season.

References

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  1. ^ "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Player Summary: Michael Wainwright". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Rugby League: Spending limit scuppers Sailor bid by Wigan". The Independent. 24 January 2001. p. 25.
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