Sam Wood (rugby league, born 1997)
Sam Wood (born 11 July 1997) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for as a centre or winger for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.
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| Full name | Samuel Wood | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 11 July 1997 Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.94 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 5 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has previously played for the Huddersfield Giants and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan and dual registration from Huddersfield at Oldham, Halifax, the Batley Bulldogs and the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship, and at Workington Town in League 1.
Background
Wood was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
Huddersfield Giants
Sam is a product of the Huddersfield academy system and has played in many positions for the Giants over the years. In 2016 he made his Huddersfield Super League début against the Wigan Warriors.
Dewsbury Rams (loan)
On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Dewsbury Rams in the RFL Championship on loan.[3]
Hull Kingston Rovers
On 14 November 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.[4]
Castleford Tigers
On 4 October 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Wood on a three-year deal from the 2024 Super League season.[5][6] He stated his intention to "put my imprint on the club and fight for that starting shirt," and added, "I leave everything on the field for the fans and I'll try my very best every week."[7]
References
- RL Record Keepers' Club
- Rugby League Project
- "Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves". Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- "Sam Wood explains thinking behind one-year Hull KR deal as he reveals Tony Smith plan". Hull Daily Mail. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- "Sam Wood is a Tiger". Castleford Tigers. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- "Sam Wood: Castleford Tigers sign versatile back from Hull KR on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- O'Brien, James (4 October 2023). "'Put my imprint on the club': Sam Wood outlines goals after swapping Hull KR for Castleford Tigers". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 October 2023.