Reece Chapman-Smith

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Reece Chapman-Smith
Personal information
Born (1998-11-08) 8 November 1998 (age 24)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight14 st 0 lb (89 kg)
Playing information
Position Fullback, Wing, Stand-off
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2018 Leeds Rhinos 00000
2019–20 Halifax Panthers 102008
2021 Dewsbury Rams 00000
2021(loan)Oulton Raiders 0000
2021– Hunslet 0000
Total102008
Source: [1]
As of 4 January 2021

Reece Chapman-Smith is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback , stand-off for Hunslet in the Betfred League 1.

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Early life

Chapman-Smith was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, but studied at Silcoates School in Wakefield

He started out playing rugby union for Sandal RUFC before switching to play rugby league at Oulton Raiders in Leeds where he was scouted by Leeds Rhinos in 2013.

Career

After being scouted by Leeds in 2013, Chapman Smith played in the academy. Although he was hampered by injuries, he had a regular place in the team starting out at fullback or on the wing before going on to play stand-off for most of the 2018 season.

In November 2018 it was announced Smith would spend the 2019 season with Halifax in the Championship to further his development.

Genealogical information

Reece Chapman-Smith is the son of the rugby league footballer; Chris Chapman.

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References

  1. "Player Summary: Reece Chapman-Smith". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 2 May 2023.