Loui McConnell

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Loui McConnell
Personal information
Full nameLouis McConnell
Born (1999-11-21) 21 November 1999 (age 25)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)
Weight15 st 13 lb (101 kg)
Playing information
Position Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2020 Leeds Rhinos 10000
2020–22 Featherstone Rovers 150000
2021(loan)Hunslet 00000
2021(loan)Castleford Tigers 00000
2022(loan)Doncaster RLFC 2030012
2023– Doncaster RLFC 00000
Total3630012
Source: [1] [2]
As of 7 January 2023

Loui McConnell (born 21 November 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward for Doncaster RLFC in League 1.

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Background

Son of Kirsty Green and Lee McConnell, McConnell lived a fun filled childhood, and always knew his dream was to be a rugby star. McConnell played his amateur rugby league with the Oulton Vikings and Methley Warriors. At 15 Loui was picked up by the Leeds Rhinos where he spent 5 years before moving on to the Featherstone Rovers. After a couple of years of being a Flat Capper, McConnell moved onto pastures green and signed with the mighty Doncaster RLFC.

Career

Leeds Rhinos

McConnell made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Leeds against the Catalans Dragons. [3] [4] [5]

Featherstone Rovers

On 12 Jul 2020 it was announced that McConnell had signed for Featherstone Rovers. [6]

Castleford Tigers (loan)

On 31 Jul 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League on a short-term loan. [7]

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References

  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Starting Lineups - Leeds vs Catalans". Sky Sports. 30 September 2020.
  4. "Round 14 fixtures confirmed". Sky Sports. 29 September 2020.
  5. Smith, Peter (30 September 2020). "Leeds Rhinos 6 Catalans Dragons 34: Youthful Rhinos impress in spirited display against Dragons". Yorkshire Evening Post.
  6. "Loui McConnell excited by Championship challenge after leaving Leeds Rhinos for Featherstone Rovers". Pontefract & Castleford Express. 12 July 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  7. "Castleford Tigers announce trio of loan signings". The Yorkshire Post. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.