Morgan Gannon

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Morgan Gannon
Personal information
Full nameMorgan Gannon
Born (2003-12-02) 2 December 2003 (age 21)
Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight15 st 13 lb (101 kg)
Playing information
Position Second-row, Lock
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021–25 Leeds Rhinos 68120048
2026 New Zealand Warriors 00000
Total68120048
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021 England Knights 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 22 August 2025
Father Jim Gannon

Morgan Gannon (born 2 December 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.

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Background

Gannon was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. His brother Jacob Gannon plays for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League and they are both sons of former player Jim Gannon.

He played his junior rugby league for Siddal. [3]

Playing career

Leeds Rhinos

In 2021 he made professional début for Leeds against St Helens in the 2021 Challenge Cup. [4]

New Zealand Warriors

On 26 April 2025, Gannon signed a three-year contract beginning in 2026 with the New Zealand Warriors of the NRL. [5]

References

  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. 'It was surreal' - teenager Morgan Gannon delighted to make Leeds Rhinos debut
  4. "St Helens v Leeds Rhinos". BBC. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 15 April 2021.
  5. Becht, Richard (26 April 2025). "Leeds back rower Gannon signed for three seasons". New Zealand Warriors . Retrieved 21 June 2025.