Harry Smith (rugby league)

Harry Smith (born 25 January 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half and stand-off for the Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League and both England and the England Knights at international level.

Harry Smith
Personal information
Full nameHarry Smith
Born (2000-01-25) 25 January 2000
Widnes, Cheshire, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight12 st 13 lb (82 kg)
Playing information
PositionScrum-half, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– Wigan Warriors 62 12 95 4 242
2019(loan) → Swinton Lions 16 3 23 0 58
2019(loan) → London Skolars 1 0 1 0 2
Total 79 15 119 4 302
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– England Knights 1 0 0 0 0
2023– England 2 1 12 0 28
Source: [1][2]
As of 29 April 2023

He has spent time on loan from Wigan at the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship, and the London Skolars in Betfred League 1.

Background

Smith was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England.

Career

In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Catalans Dragons.[3]

In round 4 of the 2022 Super League season, Smith kicked the winning drop goal for Wigan in their 29-28 victory over Toulouse Olympique.[4]

In round 7 of the 2022 Super League season, Smith kicked the winning drop goal for Wigan as they defeated Hull F.C. 19-18.[5]

In the 2022 Challenge Cup semi-final, Smith was awarded man of the match honours for his performance in Wigan's 20-18 victory over St. Helens at Elland Road.[6]

On 28 May 2022, Smith played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield. Smith scored a first half try and set up the match winning try towards the end of the match.[7]

In round 19 of the 2022 Super League season, Smith scored a try and kicked eight goals in Wigan's 60-0 victory over Hull F.C.[8] In round 22 of the 2023 Super League season, Smith kicked the winning drop goal for Wigan in golden point extra-time as they won the match 13-12 over Hull F.C..[9] On 14 October 2023, Smith played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[10]

International career

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[11]

Smith made his full England début on 29 April 2023 in the 64-0 victory over France at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. Smith scored one try and kicked nine goals in the match.[12]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Super League: Wigan Warriors v Catalans Dragons". BBC.
  4. "Toulouse Olympique 28-29 Wigan Warriors: Harry Smith drop goal keeps visitors unbeaten in Super League". www.skysports.com.
  5. "Super League: Wigan Warriors 19-18 Hull FC - Late Harry Smith drop-goal gives hosts win". www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. "Harry Smith lays down challenge to Wigan Warriors teammates after semi-final win". www.examinerlive.co.uk.
  7. "Challenge Cup final: Huddersfield Giants 14-16 Wigan Warriors". www.bbc.co.uk. 26 May 2022.
  8. "LIVE Wigan Warriors v Hull FC live updates and match action". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  9. "Wigan Warriors: Harry Smith reflects on his winning golden point drop-goal against Hull FC". www.wigantoday.net.
  10. "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". www.theguardian.com.
  11. "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  12. "England beat France 64-0 - hat-tricks for Handley and Williams". www.bbc.co.uk.
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