Nick Rawsthorne (born 30 September 1995) is an English professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a centre or winger for Oldham RLFC in RFL League 1.

Nick Rawsthorne
Personal information
Full nameNicholas Rawsthorne
Born (1995-09-30) 30 September 1995 (age 29)
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight15 st 2 lb (96 kg)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016 Halifax 7 4 8 0 32
2016(loan) S. Wales Scorpions 3 1 0 0 4
2017–18 Hull F.C. 3 2 2 0 8
2017(loan) York City Knights 5 8 10 0 48
2017(loan) Doncaster 8 2 1 0 10
2017(loan) Leigh Centurions 1 1 0 0 4
2018–19 Toronto Wolfpack 34 27 0 0 108
2019(loan) York City Knights 3 1 1 0 6
2020 Hull Kingston Rovers 6 1 0 0 4
2021–23 Halifax Panthers 11 5 0 0 20
2023(loan) Rochdale Hornets 1 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Oldham RLFC 10 10 0 0 28
Total 92 62 22 0 272
Source: [1][2]
As of 21 Aug 2023

He has played for Halifax in the Championship, and on loan from 'Fax at the South Wales Scorpions in League 1. Rawsthorne has also played for Hull F.C. in the Super League, and on loan from Hull at the York City Knights and Doncaster in League 1 and the Leigh Centurions in the Super League. He has also played for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Betfred Championship, and on loan from Toronto at York in Betfred League 1.

Background

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Rawsthorne was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

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Rawsthorne grew up playing rugby union for Leeds Carnegie academy and represented England Academies from Under-16 to Under-18s.

Halifax RLFC

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In 2016 he made his professional début for Halifax against the Bradford Bulls.[3]

Hull FC

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He joined Hull F.C. in 2017 and made three appearances in the Super League for them.

Toronto Wolfpack

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He joined Toronto Wolfpack for the start of the 2018 season on a two-year contract.

Hull KR

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On 13 October 2019, it was announced by Hull Kingston Rovers that he had signed a two-year contract with the club.[4]

Halifax Panthers

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On 24 February 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Halifax in the RFL Championship.[5]

Rochdale Hornets (loan)

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On 26 April 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Rochdale Hornets in the RFL League 1 on a one-month loan.[6]

Oldham RLFC

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On 16 Jun 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1.[7] On February 20, 2024, OLDHAM RLFC can confirm Nick has left the club due to a change in work and family circumstances.

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Fax show courage, but cannot dodge Odsal defeat". Halifax Courier. 14 August 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Hull KR secure deal for Toronto Wolfpack's Nick Rawsthorne". Hull Daily Mail. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Hull Kingston Rovers winger set for Championship move following surprise Robins exit". www.examinerlive.co.uk. 24 February 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Former Toronto Wolfpack back looks to kick-start career with Rochdale". Love Rugby League. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Roughyeds bag proven try scorer". Oldham RLFC. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
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