Sam Wood (rugby league, born 1997)

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Sam Wood
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Wood
Born (1997-07-11) 11 July 1997 (age 27)
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 4 in (1.94 m)
Weight16 st 5 lb (104 kg)
Playing information
Position Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2016–21 Huddersfield Giants 52164072
2016(DR)→ Oldham 523014
2017(DR)→ Oldham 830012
2018(DR)→ Workington Town 20102
2018(loan)→ Halifax 21004
2019(loan)→ Batley Bulldogs 2663030
2021(loan)→ Dewsbury Rams 11004
2022–23 Hull Kingston Rovers 3394044
2024– Castleford Tigers 1830012
Total14741150194
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2024 England 10000
Source: [1] [2]
As of 14 February 2025

Sam Wood (born 11 July 1997) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League, whom he captains, and England at international level.

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He has previously played for the Huddersfield Giants and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan and dual registration from Huddersfield at Oldham, Halifax, Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury Rams in the Championship, and at Workington Town in League 1.

Background

Wood was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.

He is a product of the Huddersfield Giants academy system.

Playing career

Huddersfield Giants

On 12 February 2016, Wood made his Super League debut for Huddersfield against the Wigan Warriors. [3] He played in a wide range of positions throughout his time with the Giants, including centre, wing, halfback, second row, and loose forward. [1]

Dewsbury Rams (loan)

On 26 May 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the Dewsbury Rams in the RFL Championship on loan. [4]

Hull Kingston Rovers

On 14 November 2021, it was announced that Wood had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. [5]

Castleford Tigers

On 4 October 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Wood on a three-year deal. [6] [7] He stated his intention to "put my imprint on the club and fight for that starting shirt," and added, "I leave everything on the field for the fans and I'll try my very best every week." [8]

Wood was assigned squad number 4 ahead of the 2024 season. [9] He made his Castleford debut in round 1 against the Wigan Warriors, [10] and scored his first try in round 2 against the Salford Red Devils. [11]

In December 2024, Wood was appointed as Castleford club captain by new head coach Danny McGuire. [12]

International

He made his England début on 29 June 2024 v France in Toulouse. [13]

Statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year
ClubSeasonTierAppTGDGPts
Giantscolours.svg Huddersfield Giants 2016 Super League 50000
2017 Super League 960024
2018 Super League 614012
2020 Super League 162008
2021 Super League 1670028
Total52164072
→ Oldhamcolours.svg Oldham (DR) 2016 Championship 523014
2017 Championship 830012
Total1353026
→ Workingtoncolours.svg Workington Town (DR) 2018 League 1 20102
→ Faxcolours.svg Halifax (loan) 2018 Championship 21004
→ Batley colours.svg Batley Bulldogs (loan) 2019 Championship 2663030
→ Ramscolours.svg Dewsbury Rams (loan) 2021 Championship 11004
HKRcolours.svg Hull Kingston Rovers 2022 Super League 2262028
2023 Super League 1132016
Total3394044
Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers 2024 Super League 1630012
2025 Super League 20000
Total1830012
Career total14741150194
As of match played 14 February 2025

References

  1. 1 2 RL Record Keepers' Club
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ "Super League: Huddersfield Giants 13-18 Wigan Warriors". BBC Sport. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. ↑ "Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves". Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  5. ↑ "Sam Wood explains thinking behind one-year Hull KR deal as he reveals Tony Smith plan". Hull Daily Mail. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 1 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Sam Wood is a Tiger". Castleford Tigers. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  7. ↑ "Sam Wood: Castleford Tigers sign versatile back from Hull KR on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  8. ↑ O'Brien, James (4 October 2023). "'Put my imprint on the club': Sam Wood outlines goals after swapping Hull KR for Castleford Tigers". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  9. ↑ Darbyshire, Drew (20 January 2024). "Castleford Tigers 2024 squad numbers: 11 new signings receive their jerseys, with 31 shirts handed out". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  10. ↑ Freeman, Jay (17 February 2024). "Super League: Castleford Tigers 4-32 Wigan Warriors - Reigning champions begin with hard-earned win". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  11. ↑ "Super League: Salford Red Devils 26-22 Castleford Tigers - Hosts hold on for first win". BBC Sport. 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ↑ O'Brien, James (13 December 2024). "Castleford Tigers boss Danny McGuire opts for rookie captain in fresh approach". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  13. ↑ "France v England". BBC Sport. 29 June 2024.
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