Josh Bowden

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Josh Bowden
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Personal information
Full nameJoshua Kristian Bowden [1]
Born (1992-01-14) 14 January 1992 (age 31)
Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) [2]
Weight17 st 5 lb (110 kg) [2]
Playing information
Position Prop, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2012–22 Hull F.C. 181130048
2013(DR)York City Knights 30000
2015(DR)Doncaster 10000
2022– Wakefield Trinity 80000
Total193130048
Source: [3] [4] [5]
As of 25 August 2022

Josh Bowden (born 14 January 1992) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a prop or loose forward for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League.

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He has previously played for Hull F.C. in the Super League, and spent time on loan Hull at the York City Knights and Doncaster in the Kingstone Press Championship.

Background

Bowden was born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Hull FC

He played in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium. [6] [7]

He played in the 2017 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium. [8]

Bowden played 18 games for Hull F.C. in the 2020 Super League season including the club's semi-final defeat against Wigan as they almost reached the grand final. [9]

Wakefield Trinity

Bowden signed for Wakefield Trinity part way through the 2022 season on a two-year deal. Bowden has stated he wants to help the famous little Yorkshire club to climb the Betfred Super League and become a fierce competitive side.[ citation needed ] Bowden played 16 matches for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight. [10]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Hull 1st Team Josh Bowden". Hull FC. 2015. Archived from the original on 22 May 2013. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
  3. loverugbyleague
  4. RLP
  5. Superleague.co.uk
  6. "Hull FC's Jamie Shaul's late try takes Challenge Cup away from Warrington". Guardian. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  7. "Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 12-10 Warrington Wolves". BBC. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  8. "Hull FC 18-14 Wigan recap as the Black and Whites claim back-to-back Challenge Cup triumphs". Mirror. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  9. "Wigan Warriors v Hull FC highlights as FC struggle to find play-off form in one-sided defeat". www.hulldailymail.co.uk. 19 November 2020.
  10. "Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win". www.skysports.com.