Adam Lawton

Adam Lawton (born 13 June 1993) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1, as a prop or second-row.[3]

Adam Lawton
Personal information
Born (1993-06-13) 13 June 1993
Widnes, Cheshire, England
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight19 st 10 lb (125 kg)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2013–14 Widnes Vikings 15 9 0 0 36
2014(loan) → North Wales Crusaders 3 2 0 0 8
2019–20 Salford Red Devils 4 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → Rochdale Hornets 8 4 0 0 16
2019(loan) → Swinton Lions 4 0 0 0 0
2020(loan) → Newcastle Thunder 4 2 0 0 0
2021–23 Widnes Vikings 44 20 0 0 80
2024– Oldham RLFC 0 0 0 0 0
Total 82 37 0 0 140
Source: [1][2]
As of 18 October 2023

He played for the Widnes Vikings in the Super League, and on loan from Widnes at the North Wales Crusaders in the Championship. Lawton has spent time on loan from Salford at the Rochdale Hornets and the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.

Background

Lawton was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England.

Career

Widnes Vikings

Lawton made his début in 2013, and scored nine tries in 12 appearances during his first season with the club. In July 2014, Lawton was granted a sabbatical from his contract with Widnes in order to "take an extended break to Australia".[4]

Widnes Vikings (rejoined)

On 27 December 2020 it was reported that Lawton would re-join Widnes Vikings for the 2021 season on a 1-year deal.[5]

Oldham RLFC

On 18 October 2023 it was reported that Lawton had signed a two-year deal with Oldham RLFC for the 2024 season[6]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Adam Lawton". Widnes Vikings.
  4. "Lawton takes a sabbatical from Vikings". Widnes Vikings. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2015.
  5. "Adam Lawton returns to Widnes". www.loverugbyleague.com. 27 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  6. "Oldham signing spree continues as they land Widnes Vikings powerhouse with further additions teased for promotion push". Love Rugby League. 18 October 2023.

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