Oliver Wilson (rugby league)

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Oliver Wilson
Personal information
Full nameOliver Wilson
Born (2000-03-22) 22 March 2000 (age 24)
Height6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Weight15 st 8 lb (99 kg)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2018–19 Bradford Bulls 20000
2019– Huddersfield Giants 320000
2020(loan)Halifax
2021(loan)Bradford Bulls 20000
Total360000
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024 England 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 29 June 2024

Oliver Wilson (born 22 March 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

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He has previously played for Bradford in League 1 and the Championship, and spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship.

Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Between 2018 and 2019 he played for the Bradford Bulls.

Huddersfield Giants

Wilson left Bradford and became a part of Huddersfield's academy team, eventually becoming a first team regular. Wilson has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship. In 2019, he made his Super League début for Huddersfield against Salford. [3] On 28 May 2022, he played for Huddersfield in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final loss to Wigan. [4] Wilson played 20 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs. [5]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on loan. [6]

International

He made his England début on 29 June 2024 v France in Toulouse. [7]

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References

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  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Super League: Salford Red Devils v Huddersfield Giants". BBC.
  4. "Challenge Cup player ratings as numerous stars shine in enthralling contest". www.examinerlive.co.uk.
  5. "Ian Watson explains why Huddersfield Giants underperformed in Super League 2023". www.totalrl.com. 29 September 2023.
  6. "Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves". Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  7. "France v England". BBC Sport. 29 June 2024.