Jack Smith (rugby league)

Jack Smith

Personal information
Full name	Jack Smith
Born	(2005-04-29) 29 April 2005 (age 20) Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	15 st 2 lb (96 kg)
Playing information
Position	Wing, Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2024–25 Leeds Rhinos 0 0 0 0 0 2024(loan) → Halifax Panthers 3 0 0 0 0 2024(loan) → Bradford Bulls 2 0 0 0 0 2025(loan) → London Broncos 14 5 49 0 118 2026– York Knights 0 0 0 0 0 Total 19 5 49 0 118
Source: [1] [2] As of 7 January 2026

Jack Smith (born 29 April 2005) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger or centre for the York Knights in the Betfred Super League.

He has spent time on loan from the Leeds Rhinos at the Halifax Panthers and the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship. Smith has also played on loan from Leeds at the London Broncos in the Championship, winning the RFL Championship Young Player of the Year in 2025.

Background

Smith was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England

He grew up playing rugby union as a youth, and also played rugby league for Featherstone Lions as a junior. ^{[3] [4]}

Smith played for the England Academy side. ^[5]

Career

Smith made his professional debut in March 2024 on loan at the Halifax Panthers against the Bradford Bulls in the Championship. ^[6]

He spent time in 2024 on loan at Bradford in the Championship. ^{[7] [8]}

In May 2025 Smith was sent on loan to the London Broncos in the Championship. ^[9] He won the RFL Championship Young Player of the Year in 2025. ^{[10] [11]}

Smith joined the York Knights after his Leeds contract expired at the end of the 2025 season. ^{[12] [13]}

References

1. "Player Summary: Jack Smith". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
2. "Jack Smith - Playing Career - RLP".
3. "Out of contract Leeds Rhinos back set for move to Super League hopefuls". Yorkshire Evening Post. October 2, 2025.
4. "Knights welcome Smith to York!". York RLFC. October 15, 2025.
5. "Three Rhinos named in England Rugby League Academy squad". www.therhinos.co.uk.
6. "Jack Smith joins London Broncos on loan". www.therhinos.co.uk.
7. "BULLS SIGN SMITH ON LOAN FROM RHINOS". bradfordbulls.co.uk.
8. "Buzzing Bulls loan in Leeds talent Smith on Deadline Day". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. August 2, 2024.
9. "Leeds Rhinos man joins London Broncos along with Wigan Warriors rookie". Yorkshire Evening Post. May 29, 2025.
10. "Leeds Rhinos youngster wins award as ex-Castleford Tigers & Rhinos duo up for top Championship honour". Yorkshire Evening Post. September 29, 2025.
11. "Betfred Championship Awards 2025". www.rugby-league.com.
12. "Out of contract Leeds Rhinos youngster joins Super League hopefuls". Yorkshire Evening Post. October 15, 2025.
13. "Knights sign Championship Young Player of the Year Smith for 2026". York Press. October 15, 2025.

External links

• Leeds Rhinos profile