Gary Wheeler (rugby league)

Gary Wheeler (born 30 September 1989) is an English professional rugby league footballer who last played as a centre or stand-off for Barrow Raiders in the RFL League 1, and has played for the England Knights at international level.

Gary Wheeler
Personal information
Full nameGary Keith Wheeler[1]
Born (1989-09-30) 30 September 1989
St Helens, Merseyside, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight14 st 4 lb (91 kg)[2]
Playing information
PositionCentre, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008–14 St Helens 64 22 14 0 116
2013–14 → Rochdale Hornets 3 0 0 0 0
2015–16 Warrington Wolves 12 4 0 0 16
2015 → North Wales Crusaders 1 0 0 0 0
2017–20 Toronto Wolfpack 29 10 0 0 40
2021–22 Barrow Raiders 11 2 0 0 8
Total 120 38 14 0 180
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012 England Knights 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [3][4][5]
As of 27 October 2022

He previously played for St Helens (Heritage No. 1171), Warrington Wolves and Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League.[4]

Background

Wheeler was signed from Blackbrook ARLFC where he represented England at U-15 and U-16s, plus toured Australia in 2006 with the winning Saints Academy side.

Career

St Helens

Wheeler made his professional début for St Helens in the Challenge Cup against the London Skolars[6] on 20 April 2008 at Knowsley Road where St Helens won 56–0.

He played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final defeat against Leeds at Old Trafford.[7][8]

Warrington Wolves

On 22 October 2014, Wheeler signed a two-year contract to play for the Warrington Wolves.[9]

Toronto Wolfpack

On 26 July 2016, Wheeler signed a contract to play for the Toronto Wolfpack in Canada from 2017. On 10 March 2020 it was announced that Wheeler had left Toronto by mutual consent.[10]

Barrow Raiders

On 24 June 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Barrow in the RFL League 1[11] On 27 October 2022, it was reported that he had left the club.[12]

International career

In 2012 he was selected to play a match for the England Knights.

In 2013 he was selected for the senior England RL squad

References
  1. Companies House
  2. "Gary Wheeler Toronto Wolfpack". Toronto Wolfpack. 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2017.
  3. "Player Summary: Gary Wheeler". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  4. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  5. "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  6. "Wheeler to make début?". Saints. 15 April 2008. Retrieved 17 April 2008.
  7. "Leeds claim Grand Final glory as inspired Rob Burrow sinks St Helens". Guardian. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  8. "St Helens 16 Leeds 32". Daily Telegraph. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
  9. "Warrington Wolves sign Gary Wheeler from St Helens". www.warringtonguardian.co.uk.
  10. "Gary Wheeler: Toronto Wolfpack founder player leaves by mutual consent". BBC Sport. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
  11. "Gary Wheeler makes Barrow move". Love Rugby League. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
  12. "Gary Wheeler departs Championship club". Love Rugby League. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
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