Paul Johnson (rugby league, born 1988)

Paul Johnson
Personal information
Born	13 March 1988 (age 34); St Helens, Merseyside, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
Playing information
Position	Second-row, Centre
Club
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Last updated July 16, 2022

Paul Johnson (born 13 March 1988) is an English professional rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Widnes Vikings in the Super League. Signing for St. Helens from amateur side Blackbrook ARLFC, Johnson plays as either a prop or second-row. He has international honours at amateur level, having featured for Great Britain Community Lions.^[3] He was only recently promoted to the first team from the reserves (in doing so was awarded the No. 32 jersey), so he has yet to make a first team appearance. He was named in his first 19-man squad ahead of the derby with Wigan Warriors on Friday 31 July 2009.^[4] He also made the 19 for the 21 August 2009 game against the Huddersfield Giants but again dropped out.^[5]

Début season (2010)

Johnson made his first grade début for St Helens in 2010's Super League XV, coming off the bench to play second-row in a 30–22 win at home to the Huddersfield Giants.^[6]

Move to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats

It was announced that Johnson's first year with Saints would be his last, as he secured a two-year contract at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He has been allocated the shirt number 17. Johnson made his début in the Festive Trophy on New Years Day, when Wakefield Trinity Wildcats lost 22–40 to Leeds Rhinos. He was awarded the Man of The Match Award in this game, for his excellent contribution going forward.

Widnes Vikings

On 7 October 2013, it was announced that Johnson would be signing for the Widnes Vikings on a one-year contract after securing an early release from Hull FC. On 22 April 2014, Johnson extended his Widnes contract to the end of 2016.^[7]^[8] On 11 February 2015 Johnson and fellow Vikings teammate Grant Gore was loaned to Whitehaven on a one-month deal.^[9]

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References

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↑ "Official site of the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats". web page. Wakefield wildcats. 2011. Archived from the original on 14 March 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
↑ "Paul Johnson St Helens Profile". Saintsrlfc.com. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
↑ "St Helens vs. Wigan Preview". Superleague.com. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
↑ "St Helens vs. Huddersfield Preview". Superleague.com. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
↑ "Youngsters Come of Age in Giants Win". Saintsrlfc.com. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2010.
↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
↑ "Prop Johnson extends Widnes deal". BBC Sport.
↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[1] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 September 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[Paul_Johnson_St_Helens_Profile-3] "Paul Johnson St Helens Profile". Saintsrlfc.com. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009.

[St_Helens_vs._Wigan_Preview-4] "St Helens vs. Wigan Preview". Superleague.com. 30 July 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2009.

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[Youngsters_Come_of_Age_in_Giants_Win-6] "Youngsters Come of Age in Giants Win". Saintsrlfc.com. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 12 June 2010.

[7] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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[9] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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