Jack Walker (rugby league)

Jack William Walker (born 8 August 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for Hull FC in the Betfred Super League and the England Knights at international level.

Jack Walker
Personal information
Full nameJack Walker[1]
Born (1999-08-08) 8 August 1999 (age 24)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight13 st 10 lb (87 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2017–22Leeds Rhinos75220088
2022(loan)Hull FC62008
2023Bradford Bulls730012
2023Hull Kingston Rovers1050020
2024–Hull FC00000
Total983200128
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2018England Knights11004
Source: [2][3]
As of 9 October 2023

Background

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Walker was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Club career

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Walker made his début for Leeds in the Challenge Cup against Doncaster where he scored a hat trick. He made his first Super League début against Huddersfield. He then went on to become Leeds' first choice fullback and played in the Rhinos' 2017 Super League Grand Final victory over the Castleford Tigers 24-6 at Old Trafford.[4][5][6][7]

On 21 Sep 2023 it was announced that he had signed for Hull F.C. for the 2024 season.[8]

International career

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In 2018, Walker was selected to play for England Knights on their tour of Papua New Guinea. He played against Papua New Guinea at the Oil Search National Football Stadium.[9]

Honours

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Club

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  • Runner up: 2018

References

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