Jay Pitts

Jay Pitts (born 9 December 1989) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row or loose forward for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League.[3][4]

Jay Pitts
Personal information
Full nameJay Simon Pitts[1]
Born (1989-12-09) 9 December 1989
Ossett, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 11 lb (94 kg) [2]
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2008–09 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 22 2 0 0 8
2010–12 Leeds Rhinos 10 0 0 0 0
2012–14 Hull F.C. 45 1 0 0 4
2014–16 Bradford Bulls 83 28 0 0 112
2017–19 London Broncos 91 26 0 0 104
2020– Wakefield Trinity 44 9 0 0 32
Total 295 66 0 0 260
Source: [3][4]
As of 20 February 2023

He previously played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Leeds Rhinos, Hull FC and the Bradford Bulls in the Super League, and the London Broncos in the Championship and the top flight.

Background

Pitts was born in Ossett, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

He has also played at club level for the Bradford Bulls (Heritage No.), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage No. 1261), Leeds Rhinos (Heritage No.) and Hull F.C. (Heritage No.).

Pitts signed a contract with Leeds beginning at the end of the 2009 season.

In March 2012, Pitts signed a 2+1⁄2-year deal with Hull F.C. after they negotiated a deal with Leeds.

Pitts playing for the Bradford Bulls

Bradford Bulls

2014 - 2014 Season

Pitts featured in Round 11 (Warrington) to Round 15 (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats). Pitts then played in Round 17 (Hull Kingston Rovers) to Round 27 (London Broncos). In the Challenge Cup he featured in Round 5 (Catalans Dragons) to the Quarter Final against Warrington.

2015 - 2015 Season

Pitts signed for Bradford on a permanent basis on a two-year deal. He featured in the pre-season friendlies against Castleford and Leeds.

He featured in Round 1 (Leigh Centurions) to Round 23 (Halifax). Pitts played in Qualifier 1 (Sheffield) to Qualifier 7 (Halifax). Pitts played in the £1 Million Game (Wakefield Trinity Wildcats). He also featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Workington Town) to Round 5 (Hull Kingston Rovers).

2016 - 2016 Season

Pitts featured in the pre-season friendlies against Leeds and Castleford.

He featured in Round 1 (Featherstone Rovers) to Round 21 (Whitehaven) then in Round 23 (Featherstone Rovers). Pitts played in the Championship Shield Game 1 (Whitehaven) to the Final against (Sheffield). Pitts played in the Challenge Cup in the 4th Round against (Dewsbury).

London Broncos

Pitts signed a two-year deal with London following Bradford's liquidation.[5]

2017 - 2017 Season

Pitts featured in Round 1 (Swinton Lions) to Round 7 (Rochdale Hornets). He also played in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Toronto Wolfpack). He scored against Rochdale Hornets (1 try).

Wakefield Trinity

In 2020, Pitts joined Wakefield Trinity from the London Broncos.[6] Pitts played 27 games for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.[7]

Statistics

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2014 Bradford Bulls1830012
2015 Bradford Bulls33110044
2016 Bradford Bulls32140056
Total832800112

References
  1. FreeBMD Entry Information
  2. "Leeds Rhinos Players & Coaches 1st Team". web page. Leeds Rhinos. 2011. Archived from the original on 16 January 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  3. "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  5. "London Broncos sign Jay Pitts from Bradford Bulls". Sky Sports. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
  6. "Wakefield Trinity star Jay Pitts ready to make use of big-game experience". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  7. "Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win". www.skysports.com.
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