Wayne Godwin

Wayne Godwin
Personal information
Full name	Wayne Robert Godwin
Born	13 March 1982 (age 41); Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	13 st 8 lb (86 kg)
Position	Hooker
Club
Representative
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Last updated November 29, 2023

Wayne Robert Godwin (born 13 March 1982) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker in the 2000s and 2010s.^[3]^[4]^[5]

Background

Godwin was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. He supported the Castleford Tigers as a child.^{[ citation needed ]}

Early career

Godwin turned pro in 2002, being signed from his local club Knottingley Rockware to play for Castleford until the end of 2004, making over 60 appearances.^{[ citation needed ]} Godwin signed a two-year deal with Wigan after Castleford's relegation at the end of 2004's Super League IX.^{[ citation needed ]}

Goodwin was called into the England A squad for the 2004 European Challenge Cup.^{[ citation needed ]}

Godwin signed for Hull F.C. in 2006.^{[ citation needed ]}

Bradford

Godwin signed for Bradford in 2008 and was the understudy to Terry Newton, during his time at Bradford he always wore the number 14 shirt and established himself as a fans' favourite.^{[ citation needed ]} During his time at Bradford he played many different positions including loose forward several times.

Mick Potter's arrival at Odsal and the arrival of the vastly experienced hooker Matt Diskin put Godwin in a position where he would be the 3rd choice hooker and would not feature in every game of the 2011 season.^{[ citation needed ]}

Salford

It was announced that Godwin had joined Salford due to their intended hooker, Tevita Leo Latu being refused a visa.^{[ citation needed ]} On Godwin's début, he scored a try but Salford still lost 13–12 to Leigh.

Dewsbury

Goodwin signed for Dewsbury for the 2014 season, playing in the Kingstone Press Championship. On 15 March 2015, Godwin returned on a four-week loan to Salford.^{[ citation needed ]}

Statistics

Club career

Year	Club	Apps	Pts	T	G	DG
2001	Castleford	6	8	2	-	-
2002	Castleford	13	20	5	-	-
2003	Castleford	20	20	5	-	–
2004	Castleford	25	136	6	56	–
2005	Wigan	23	8	2	-	–
2006	Wigan	24	16	4	-	–
2007	Hull F.C.	16	4	1	-	–
2008	Bradford Bulls	12	8	2	-	–

International career

Year	Team	Matches	Tries	Goals	Drop Goals	Points
2004	England	3	1	20	0	44	-

Outside rugby league

In 2013, Godwin launched a clothing brand with former team mates Jamie Langley and Duane Straugheir named 'We Are Taurus'.^[7]

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References

↑ "Wayne Robert Godwin". Companies House. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
↑ "Salford City Reds". official club website. Salford City Reds. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
1 2 "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
1 2 "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
↑ Wigan stats
↑ Heppenstall, Ross (4 April 2013). "Bradford Bulls: Jamie Langley hopes 'Beast Mode' is all the rage as he starts new clothing range". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 January 2018.

External links

(archived by web.archive.org) Bradford Bulls profile
(archived by web.archive.org) Castleford Tigers profile
(archived by web.archive.org) Godwin Signs For Hull FC form www.wiganwarriors.com
Hooker Godwin agrees Hull switch from BBC Sport
GODWIN TO JOIN BULLS
The Bulls tied up the services of Wayne Godwin
Wayne Godwin Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com

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[1] "Wayne Robert Godwin". Companies House. Retrieved 8 January 2018.

[2] "Salford City Reds". official club website. Salford City Reds. Retrieved 17 August 2011.

[Profile_at_loverugbyleague.com-3] 1 2 "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.

[Statistics_at_rugbyleagueproject.org-4] 1 2 "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.

[Statistics_at_englandrl.co.uk-5] 1 2 "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.

[6] Wigan stats

[7] Heppenstall, Ross (4 April 2013). "Bradford Bulls: Jamie Langley hopes 'Beast Mode' is all the rage as he starts new clothing range". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 January 2018.

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