John Kirkpatrick (rugby league)

John Kirkpatrick (born 3 January 1979) is an English former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Preston Grasshoppers R.F.C., and club level rugby league (RL) in the Super League for St Helens, Halifax (loan), the London Broncos and in National League One for the Widnes Vikings, as a fullback or wing.

John Kirkpatrick
Personal information
Full nameJohn Kirkpatrick
Born (1979-01-03) 3 January 1979
Preston, Lancashire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight14 st 9 lb (93 kg)
Rugby union
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1995–99 Preston Grasshoppers
Rugby league
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2001–03 St. Helens 23 11 0 0 44
2003 → Halifax (loan) 4 1 0 0 4
2004–05 London Broncos 20 8 0 0 32
2006 Widnes Vikings 19 7 0 0 28
Total 66 27 0 0 108
Source: [1][2]

Background

John Kirkpatrick was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, he has Scottish ancestors, and eligible to play for Scotland due to the grandparent rule.

Playing career

Kirkpatrick joined St Helens from rugby union club Preston Grasshoppers in 1999.[3] He initially played for the club on a part-time basis while studying for a university degree.[4]

Kirkpatrick was called into the Scotland (RL) squad in 2006.[5]

References
  1. "Player Summary: John Kirkpatrick". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  2. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. "Meet the squad". Liverpool Echo. 27 February 2002. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  4. "Kirkpatrick graduates with honours". The Independent. 1 September 2002. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  5. "McCormack Names Squad For World Cup Clash". SA Centurions. 5 October 2006. Archived from the original on 29 October 2007. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
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