Career
Leeds Rhinos
In September 2011, Hood signed a four-year contract with Leeds alongside fellow hooker Paul McShane. [5] He made his Super League debut on 2 March 2012 against Castleford, scoring a late try. [6] Later on in the season, he was loaned to Dewsbury where he made twelve appearances, scoring twice.
He was granted a release from Leeds in September 2013, seeking further game time. [7]
Hunslet Hawks
In 2013, Hood played for Hunslet in the RFL Championship through their dual registration arrangement with Leeds. Although they suffered relegation to the Championship 1, he signed a one-year deal to join the club on a permanent basis in 2014. [8] Across two seasons, he made thirty-four appearances and scored seventeen tries.
Salford Red Devils
In August 2014, Hood agreed a two-year deal to join Salford from the 2015 season. [9] [10] He made twenty-two appearances, scoring one try. He was one of several Salford players to be released at the end of 2015. [11]
Swinton Lions
After leaving Salford, Hood pulled out of a proposed move to join Burdekin Roosters in the Townsville District Rugby League in Australia. [11] He instead joined Swinton Lions in the Championship for 2016, though made only four appearances before departing in March. [12]
Leigh Centurions
In March 2016, Leigh Centurions announced the signing of Hood on a two-year deal from Championship rivals Swinton. [12] He made nineteen appearances and scored four tries as the Centurions won promotion to the top flight via the Super 8s. [13]
On 8 June 2017, Hood scored two tries from dummy-half as Leigh recorded their first win against rivals Wigan in 33 years. [14] He played in the 2017 Million Pound Game defeat to Catalans Dragons. [15] In October, Hood signed a new two-year deal to remain with Leigh as they returned to the Championship. [16]
Hood scored seventeen tries in twenty-two appearances throughout 2018, including braces against Toulouse, London, and Halifax. [2]
Widnes Vikings
In October 2018, Hood signed for Widnes Vikings on a one-year contract ahead of their 2019 season in the Championship. [17] [18] He registered just four appearances, scoring two tries, before being granted a release for personal reasons after the club entered administration. [19]
Return to Leigh Centurions
Shortly following his Widnes exit, Hood rejoined Leigh in March 2019, this time on a part-time basis. [20]
Hood was named Leigh vice-captain for the 2020 season, [21] and had scored five tries in six games at the time of the Championship's suspension due to COVID-19. In August 2020, Hood signed a new contract with Leigh, committing to the club for the 2021 season. [22] [23]
Hood was appointed Leigh captain for the 2021 campaign on their return to Super League. [24]
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