James Worthington (rugby league)

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James Worthington
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Personal information
Born (1999-05-21) 21 May 1999 (age 25)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2017–19 Wigan Warriors 12008
2018(loan)→ Swinton Lions 10000
2018(loan)→ Toulouse Olympique 32008
2018(loan)→ London Skolars 10000
2019(loan)→ Workington Town 62008
2019(loan)→ Rochdale Hornets 80000
2020 Oldham Roughyeds 530012
2021 Whitehaven 42008
Total29110044
Source: [1]
As of 21 December 2023

James Worthington (born 21 May 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a fullback or centre for Whitehaven in League 1.

Contents

He has played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and spent time on loan from Wigan at the Swinton Lions, Toulouse Olympique and the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship, and the London Skolars and Workington Town in League 1.

Background

Worthington was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Career

In 2017 he made his Wigan Super League début against Wakefield Trinity. [2] Whilst scoring two tries and receiving man of the match. He spent one season at Oldham RLFC after leaving Wigan, and prior to joining Whitehaven RLFC.

Whitehaven

On 10 February 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Whitehaven in RFL League 1. [3] After a single season with the Cumbrian club, Worthington left the professional game to join amateur side, Wigan St Judes. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Player Summary: James Worthington". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity". BBC. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Whitehaven sign former Wigan centre James Worthington". Love Rugby League. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  4. ↑ "Wigan St Judes ARLFC : News". Wigan St Judes ARLFC. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2023.


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