Georgia Wilson (rugby league)

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Georgia Wilson
Personal information
Born (1997-02-23) 23 February 1997 (age 28)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2018–22 Wigan Warriors 12624072
2023 Souths Logan Magpies 7316044
2024 Norths Devils 535022
2024– Wigan Warriors 28120048
Total5224450186
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2019– England 530012
Source: RLP
As of 15 October 2025

Georgia Wilson (born 23 February 1997) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback, centre, or winger for Wigan Warriors in the Women's Super League and England at international level.

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Club career

Born in Burton-in-Kendal, Wilson first started playing rugby union for Kendal Rugby Club before being signed by Wigan Warriors. When at the Warriors, Wilson began studying at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, and also played football for Lancaster City FC Ladies. [1]

2018-22

Wilson joined Wigan for their inaugral season in 2018, and scored a crucial try in their 18-16 Grand Final victory over Leeds Rhinos at the Manchester Regional Arena. [2]

Wilson spent four years at Wigan in what would be her first stint at the club, playing as a full back, centre, and winger, and making a total of 43 appearances, kicking 47 goals and scoring 30 tries. [2]

2023

Ahead of the 2023 season, Wilson joined Souths Logan Magpies, scoring three tries and kicking 16 goals in seven appearances. [2]

2024

In 2024, Wilson joined Norths Devils, where she made five appearances, kicking 5 goals and scoring a hatrick against former side Souths Logan Magpies.

Later in the year, Wilson rejoined Wigan Warriors. [3] She made a total of 11 appearances in the season, scoring three tries, with Wigan ultimately losing 18-4 in the play-off semi finals against St Helens. [4] [5]

2025

On 7 June, Wilson played for Wigan in the 2025 Women's Challenge Cup final, defeating St Helens 42-6. [6] Wilson scored 4 tries in 5 appearances in the competition, as Wigan claimed their maiden title.

Wilson was part of the Wigan Warriors side that completed the treble in the 2025 season, winning the League Leader's Shield, Super League, and Women's Challenge Cup. The team also won the RFL Women's Nines. [7]

Wilson finished the season with 9 tries in 17 matches. [4]

International career

On 16 November 2019, Wilson made her debut for England in 20-16 defeat against Papua New Guinea at the PNG Football Stadium. [8]

On 25 June 2021, Wilson scored her first try for England in a 60-0 win over Wales at the Halliwell Jones stadium. [9]

Club statistics

ClubSeasonTierAppTGDGPts
Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors 2022 Super League 12624072
Total12624072
Souths-Logan Magpies Colours.svg Souths Logan Magpies 2023 Women's Premiership 7316044
Total7316044
Norths Devils colours.svg Norths Devils 2024 Women's Premiership 535022
Total535022
Wigancolours.svg Wigan Warriors 2024 Super League 1130012
2025 Super League 1790036
Total28120048
Career total5224450186

Honours

Wigan Warriors

References

  1. Chapman, Ross (5 August 2025). "Burton-in-Kendal Rugby Star Gets England Call-Up". Beyond Radio. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Georgia Wilson". Wigan Warriors. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  3. Darbyshire, Drew (29 April 2025). "Meet the Wigan Warriors star with a passion for developing women's game as day-to-day role detailed". Wigan Today. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Georgia Wilson". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  5. "Women lose out in semi-final". Wigan Warriors. 22 September 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  6. "Women's Challenge Cup Final: Wigan Warriors win maiden title with 42-6 domination of St Helens". Sky Sports. 7 June 2025. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  7. Darbyshire, Drew (5 October 2025). "Wigan Warriors Women complete historic quadruple after Grand Final triumph in front of record crowd". Wigan Today. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  8. "England Women fall to Papua New Guinea defeat". Sky Sports. 16 November 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  9. "Women's international: England 60-0 Wales - 10 different try-scorers for hosts". BBC Sport. 25 June 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2025.