Josh Woods (rugby league)

Josh Woods (born 13 December 1997) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half or stand-off for the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship.

For the professional wrestler, see Josh Woods (wrestler). For the American football, see Josh Woods (American football).

Josh Woods
Personal information
Full nameJoshua Woods
Born (1997-12-13) 13 December 1997
Leigh, Greater Manchester, England
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017–20 Wigan Warriors 13 2 4 1 17
2017(loan) → Swinton Lions 6 0 0 1 1
2018(loan) → Swinton Lions 12 1 3 2 12
2019(loan) → Leigh Centurions 25 3 10 1 33
2020(loan) → Leigh Centurions 4 2 0 1 9
2021–22 Newcastle Thunder 38 2 12 4 36
2023– Batley Bulldogs 0 0 0 0 0
Total 98 10 29 10 108
Source: [1][2]
As of 4 January 2023

Background

Woods was born in Leigh, Greater Manchester, England.

Career

Wigan Warriors

He played for the Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League, but spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons on loan at the Leigh Centurions.[3]

In 2017 he made his Wigan Super League début against the Salford Red Devils.[4]

Newcastle Thunder

On 21 December 2020 it was announced that Woods would join the Newcastle Thunder for the 2021 season.[5]

Batley Bulldogs

On 4 November 2022 it was announced that Woods would join the Batley Bulldogs for the 2023 season.[6]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Josh Woods Signs Up For Second Season On Loan With Leigh". www.leighrl.co.uk. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
  4. "Wigan Warriors v Salford Red Devils". BBC. 5 May 2017. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  5. "Wigan Warriors: Josh Woods joins Newcastle Thunder while Jake Shorrocks is released". BBC Sport. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  6. "Former Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards halfback finds new club for 2023". Serious About RL. 4 November 2022. Retrieved 4 November 2022.


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