Morgan Smithies

Morgan Smithies

Personal information
Full name	Morgan Smithies
Born	(2000-11-07) 7 November 2000 (age 23) Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	16 st 10 lb (106 kg)
Playing information
Position	Lock, Second-row
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2019–23 Wigan Warriors 114 2 0 0 8 2024– Canberra Raiders 1 0 0 0 0 Total 115 2 0 0 8 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2019 England Knights 1 0 0 0 0 2023 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1] [2] As of 7 March 2024

Morgan Smithies (born 7 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock and second-row forward for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL and both England and the England Knights at international level. ^[3]

He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.

Background

Smithies was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. ^{[ citation needed ]}

Career

Wigan Warriors

In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Catalans Dragons. ^[4] He played in the 2020 Super League Grand Final which Wigan lost 8-4 against St Helens. ^[5] On 28 May 2022, Smithies played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield. ^[6] On 1 June 2022, Smithies was banned for four matches over two dangerous high tackles which occurred during Wigan's Challenge Cup final win. ^[7] On 14 October 2023, Smithies played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons. ^[8]

Canberra Raiders

On 31 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join Canberra starting in the 2024 season on a three-year deal. In round 1 of the 2024 NRL season, Smithies made his club debut for Canberra in their victory over Newcastle. ^[9]

International career

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium. ^[10]

He made his full England début on 29 April 2023 in the 64-0 victory over France at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.

References

1. "Player Summary: Morgan Smithies". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
2. Rugby League Project
3. "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
4. "Super League: Wigan Warriors 42-0 Catalans Dragons". BBC.
5. "Super League Grand Final: Wigan 4-8 St Helens". BBC Sport.
6. "Challenge Cup final: Huddersfield Giants 14-16 Wigan Warriors". www.bbc.co.uk. 26 May 2022.
7. "Morgan Smithies receives four-match ban despite avoiding punishment in Wigan Warriors' Challenge Cup win". www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
8. "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". www.theguardian.com.
9. "NRL told they will 'love' Morgan Smithies following confirmation of Canberra Raiders move: 'He's all action'". Love Rugby League. 31 October 2023.
10. "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.

External links

• Wigan Warriors profile
• SL profile