Sam Hallas

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Sam Hallas
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Hallas
Born (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996 (age 27)
Leeds, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
Weight15 st 2 lb (96 kg)
Playing information
Position Hooker, Loose forward
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016–17 Leeds Rhinos 40000
2017(loan)Bradford Bulls 110000
2017–21 Bradford Bulls 90133058
2022 Newcastle Thunder 70000
2022 Bradford Bulls 182008
2023 Hunslet RLFC 10000
2024– Bradford Bulls 00000
Total131153066
Source: [1] [2]
As of 4 December 2023

Sam Hallas (born 18 October 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or loose forward for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship.

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Background

Hallas was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Leeds Rhinos

Hallas signed for the Leeds Rhinos Under 15s from amateur club Stanningley ARLFC and went on to captain Leeds' under 19s. He made his first team début for Leeds in 2016 at the Magic Weekend vs Wigan Warriors, playing as a hooker after previously playing at prop in the academy. [3]

Hallas made four appearances for Leeds before joining Bradford Bulls on an initial month loan deal in February 2017 which was extended to the end of the season.

Bradford Bulls

Near the end of the 2017 season, Hallas made his move to the Bulls permanent by signing a two-year deal. He signed an extension at the end of the 2019 season.[ citation needed ]

Newcastle Thunder

On 9 November 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship. [4]

Bradford Bulls (re-join)

On 4 October 2023, it was reported that he had re-signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship. [5]

International career

Hallas played for England Academy at youth level where he was made captain. [6]

Personal life

Hallas is the son of former Hunslet rugby league player Steven Hallas, and nephew of Graeme Hallas, who played for clubs such as Hull Kingston Rovers and Halifax RLFC.

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References

  1. RLP
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. Hallas Learns Tricks of the Trade, Yorkshire Evening Post, 24 May 2016.
  4. "Sam Hallas gets full-time opportunity". Love Rugby League. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  5. "Bradford Bulls get Sam Hallas from Hunslet for third spell". Telegraph & Argus. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  6. Hallas Captains England Youth, Leeds Rhinos Article 30 August 2013