Kyle Shelford

Kyle Shelford (born 13 September 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward and hooker for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

Kyle Shelford
Personal information
Born (1996-09-13) 13 September 1996
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg)
Playing information
PositionLoose forward, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Wigan Warriors 1 0 0 0 0
2016(loan) → Swinton Lions 1 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) → Workington Town 6 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Swinton Lions 34 4 0 0 16
2019–20 Rochdale Hornets 6 1 0 0 4
2020– Warrington Wolves 1 0 0 0 0
Total 49 5 0 0 20
Source: [1][2]
As of 10 March 2021

He previously played for the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.[3]

Background

Shelford was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

He is the son of former late New Zealand international Adrian Shelford.[4]

Career

Wigan Warriors

In 2016 Shelford played once for Wigan[5] and once for Swinton on dual registration.[6] In 2017, Shelford joined Workington Town on a season-long loan deal.[7] In October 2017 he signed for Swinton.[6]

Swinton Lions

Shelford played part-time for Swinton after leaving Wigan

Rochdale Hornets

On 21 Jun 2019 it was reported that he had signed for Rochdale Hornets in the RFL League 1[8]

Warrington Wolves

On 26 Jan 2020 it was reported that he had signed for Warrington Wolves in the Super League on a part-time contract[9]

In Sep 2020 Shelford made his Super League debut for the Warrington Wolves vs Salford Red Devils.[10]

References
  1. RLP
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. "Shorrocks backed to be 'future half'". Wigan Today. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  4. Shelford: I wish dad was here to see debut
  5. "Shelford Departs". Wigan Warriors. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  6. "Lions land Shelford from Wigan Warriors!". Swinton Lions. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  7. "Duo Join Workington". Wigan Warriors. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  8. "Rugby League: Hornets land Shelford". Rochdale Online. 21 Jun 2019. Retrieved 23 Jan 2021.
  9. "Warrington Wolves sign ex-Wigan forward Kyle Shelford from Rochdale". Warrington Guardian. 26 Jan 2020. Retrieved 23 Jan 2021.
  10. "Super League: Salford Red Devils 20-18 Warrington Wolves". BBC Sport. 29 September 2020.
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