Dalton Grant (rugby league)

Dalton Grant (born 21 April 1990) is a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League and Wales at international level.

Dalton Grant
Personal information
Full nameDalton Grant
Born (1990-04-21) 21 April 1990
Newport, Wales
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight14 st 0 lb (89 kg)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2011–13 South Wales Scorpions 46 32 0 0 128
2011(loan) → Crusaders RL 1 0 0 0 0
2014 Barrow Raiders 28 18 0 0 72
2015–16 Dewsbury Rams 51 32 0 0 128
2017 London Broncos 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Bradford Bulls 38 28 0 0 112
2020–21 London Skolars 8 1 0 0 4
2022– London Broncos 35 13 0 0 52
Total 207 124 0 0 496
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2014– Wales 11 5 0 0 20
2019– Wales 9s 2 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2][3][4]
As of 16 October 2023

He has played at club level for the South Wales Scorpions, the Barrow Raiders and the Dewsbury Rams. He has played for Crusaders RL in the Super League while on loan at the club in 2011.[5]

In September 2014, Grant was named in the Wales squad in preparation for the 2014 European Cup.[6] He went on to play in the tournament, appearing in two games and scoring in the team's game against Ireland.

In October 2015, Grant yet again played for Wales this time in the 2015 version of the European Cup tournament in which Wales become European Champions. Grant scored a try in the opening game against Scotland. He would then go on to score one try for Wales in each of their last two games of the tournament. Giving him a try in ever international game for Wales. Grant also played in the 2017 World Cup for Wales, and also played in the qualifiers to get Wales in the 2021 World Cup. He played in the Sydney World Cup 9’s 2019 for Wales.

Background

Grant was born in Newport, Wales.

Club career

Bradford Bulls

2018 - 2018 Season

In December 2017, Grant signed a one-year deal with Bradford Bulls.[7][8][9]

Grant featured in Round 1 York City to Round 7 against the Coventry Bears then in Round 9 West Wales Raiders to Round 22 Workington Town. He also played in Round 24 West Wales Raiders and Round 26 against the Hemel Stags. Grant played in the 2018 Challenge Cup in Round 3 against the West Wales Raiders then in Round 5 against Warrington. At the end of the season Grant signed a one-year extension to his contract.

2019 - 2019 Season

Grant featured in Round 9 Dewsbury to Round 14 Halifax R.L.F.C. then in Round 16 Batley to Round 17 Leigh. Grant played in Round 27 (Rochdale Hornets). Grant played in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4 Keighley to Quarter Final Halifax R.L.F.C.

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2018 Bradford Bulls25180072
2019 Bradford Bulls13110044
Total382900116

London Skolars

On 16 January 2020, it was announced that Grant had joined London Skolars.[10]

London Broncos

In 2022, Grant joined RFL Championship side the London Broncos. On 15 October 2023, Grant played in the London Broncos upset Million Pound Game victory over Toulouse Olympique.[11]

International career

He was selected in the Wales 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[12]

References
  1. "Player Summary: Dalton Grant". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. loverugbyleague
  4. Dalton Grant|South Wales Scorpions RLFC. Scorpionsrl.com. Retrieved on 25 November 2015.
  5. "Crusaders suspend seven players for discipline breach". BBC Sport. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2014.
  6. KEAR ANNOUNCES WELSH TRAIN-ON SQUAD. Rlef.eu.com (23 September 2014). Retrieved on 2015-11-25.
  7. "Bradford sign Dalton Grant on one year deal". Bradford Bulls. 19 December 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  8. "Bulls celebrate Odsal victory over Halifax". Total Rugby League. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  9. "Bradford Bulls 12 Sheffield Eagles 6: Two late tries clinch another friendly win for Kear's side". Telegraph & Argus. 14 January 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  10. "Wales international Dalton Grant joins London Skolars". www.loverugbyleague.com. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
  11. "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League". www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. "16-man squad for 9s World Cup revealed". Wales RL. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
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