Joe Shorrocks

Joe Shorrocks

Personal information
Full name	Joseph Shorrocks
Born	(1999-11-25) 25 November 1999 (age 25) Billinge Higher End, Wigan, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)
Weight	14 st 11 lb (94 kg)
Playing information
Position	Loose forward, Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2019–23 Wigan Warriors 72 3 0 0 12 2019(loan) → London Skolars 1 0 0 0 0 2023(loan) → Leigh Leopards 4 1 0 0 4 2024–25 Salford Red Devils 44 2 0 0 8 2025(loan) → Leeds Rhinos 2 0 0 0 0 2026– St Helens RFC 0 0 0 0 0 Total 123 6 0 0 24
Source: [1] [2] As of 17 November 2025
Relatives	Jake Shorrocks (brother)

Joseph Shorrocks (born 25 November 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row or loose forward for St Helens RFC in the Super League.

He has spent time on loan from Wigan Warriors at the London Skolars in Betfred League 1 and Leigh Leopards in Super League, and on loan from Salford Red Devils at Leeds Rhinos.

Background

Shorrocks was born in Billinge Higher End, Wigan, England

Playing career

Wigan Warriors

Shorrocks made his club debut for Wigan in round 10 of the 2019 Super League season against Wakefield Trinity. Shorrocks made 28 appearances for Wigan in the 2021 Super League season including their playoff loss to Leeds. In the 2022 Super League, Shorrocks played 20 games but did not feature in the clubs 2022 Challenge Cup final victory over Huddersfield. ^[3]

Shorrocks played 15 games for Wigan in the 2023 Super League season. He did not play in the clubs 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons. ^[4]

Salford Red Devils

On 20 November 2023, it was reported that Shorrocks had signed for Salford on a three-year deal. ^[5]

Leeds Rhinos (loan)

On 16 August 2025, it was reported that Shorrocks had signed for Leeds on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season. ^{[6] [7]}

St Helens

On 14 November 2025 it was reported that he had signed for St Helens RFC in the Super League on a 1-year deal. ^[8]

References

1. "Player Summary: Joe Shorrocks". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
2. "Joe Shorrocks - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
3. "Wigan Warriors: Joe Shorrocks says he's excited to experience the buzz of facing St Helens at the Magic Weekend". www.wigantoday.net.
4. "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". www.theguardian.com.
5. "Joe Shorrocks: Salford Red Devils sign versatile Wigan Warriors forward on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 20 November 2023.
6. Louis Chapman Coombe (19 August 2025). "Salford Red Devils suffer fresh player exit as cross-Super League switch confirmed". Love Rugby League.
7. "Leeds Rhinos land Salford Red Devils star as player exodus continues". All out rugby league. 16 August 2025.
8. Louis Chapman Coombe (14 November 2025). "St Helens tie down Salford Red Devils man as mass exodus continues". Love Rugby League.

External links

• Wigan Warriors profile