Oliver Wilson (rugby league)
Oliver Wilson (born 22 March 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Huddersfield Giants in the Betfred Super League.
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| Full name | Oliver Wilson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 March 2000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 8 lb (99 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has previously played for Bradford in League 1 and the Championship, and spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship.
Playing career
Bradford Bulls
Between 2018 and 2019 he played for the Bradford Bulls.
Huddersfield Giants
Wilson left Bradford and became a part of Huddersfield's academy team, eventually becoming a first team regular. Wilson has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Betfred Championship. In 2019, he made his Super League début for Huddersfield against Salford.[3] On 28 May 2022, he played for Huddersfield in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final loss to Wigan.[4] Wilson played 20 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.[5]
Bradford Bulls (loan)
On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on loan.[6]
References
- loverugbyleague
- Rugby League Project
- "Super League: Salford Red Devils v Huddersfield Giants". BBC.
- "Challenge Cup player ratings as numerous stars shine in enthralling contest". www.examinerlive.co.uk.
- "Ian Watson explains why Huddersfield Giants underperformed in Super League 2023". www.totalrl.com.
- "Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves". Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.