Aaron Smith (rugby league, born 1996)

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Aaron Smith
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Personal information
Born (1996-10-12) 12 October 1996 (age 28)
Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.81 m)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2018–22 St Helens 3590036
2018(loan)→York City Knights 340016
2018(loan)→Hull Kingston Rovers 40000
2018(loan)→Featherstone Rovers 21004
2019(DR)→Leigh Centurions 51004
2022(loan)→Leigh Centurions 32100040
2023 Leigh Leopards 20000
2023(loan)→Rochdale Hornets 42008
2024– Barrow Raiders 11004
Total882800112
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021 England Knights 162004
Source: [1] [2]
As of 28 January 2024

Aaron Smith (born 12 October 1996) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship.

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He has spent time on loan from St Helens at the York City Knights in Betfred League 1, Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League, and Featherstone Rovers and the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship.

Background

Smith was born in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, England.

Career

In 2018 he made his Super League début on loan for Hull Kingston Rovers against Wakefield Trinity. [3] In 2018 he has spent time on loan at Featherstone Rovers. He played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final victory over the Salford Red Devils at Old Trafford. [4] [5] [6]

Leigh Centurions (loan)

On 22 October 2021, it was reported that he had re-joined Leigh in the RFL Championship on a season-long loan. [7]

Barrow Raiders

On 23 Jan 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Barrow Raiders in the RFL Championship on a 2-year deal. [8]

References

  1. ↑ loverugbyleague
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ "Wakefield Trinity v Hull KR". BBC.
  4. ↑ "St Helens give Justin Holbrook the perfect send-off with commanding Grand Final victory over Salford". Telegraph. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 25 October 2019.
  5. ↑ "St Helens 23-6 Salford Red Devils: Super League Grand Final – as it happened". The Guardian.
  6. ↑ "St Helens win 2019 Super League League Leaders' shield". Sky Sports.
  7. ↑ "Aaron Smith to join Leigh Centurions on season long loan". www.saintsrlfc.com. 22 Oct 2021. Retrieved 22 Oct 2021.
  8. ↑ Ben Olawumi (23 Jan 2024). "Championship move confirmed for Leigh Leopards utility, former Super League Grand Final winner". Love Rugby League.
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