Jake Burns (rugby league)

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Jake Burns
Personal information
Full nameJake Burns
Born (2000-06-23) 23 June 2000 (age 25)
Playing information
Position Hooker
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2023 (DR) North Wales 1340117
2024 (DR) Swinton Lions 41004
2024 St Helens 1750020
Total34100141
Source: [1]
As of 2 September 2025

Jake Burns (born 23 June 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer. He plays as a hooker for St Helens in the Super League, who signed him after he impressed at the amateur side, Halton Farnworth Hornets.

Club career

Burns was initially offered a three-month train and trial deal with St Helens. At the time Burns was working as a trainee accountant. Burns was St Helens reserves player of the year in 2022. In 2023, he joined North Wales on loan where he made 13 appearances. In round 16 of the 2024 Super League season, Burns made his club debut for St Helens in their 8-6 loss against Castleford. Burns also spent time during the 2024 season on loan at Swinton. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Meet the trainee accountant now living his Super League dream with St Helens". www.loverugbyleague.com.
  3. "Jake Burns scores two tries in second St Helens appearance". www.sthelensstar.co.uk.
  4. "Jake Burns shows the path to First Team is not linear". www.saintsrlfc.com.