Oliver Wilson (rugby league)

Oliver Wilson (born 22 March 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

Oliver Wilson
Personal information
Full nameOliver Wilson
Born (2000-03-22) 22 March 2000 (age 24)
Height6 ft 3 in (1.90 m)
Weight15 st 8 lb (99 kg)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–19 Bradford Bulls 2 0 0 0 0
2019– Huddersfield Giants 32 0 0 0 0
2020(loan) Halifax
2021(loan) Bradford Bulls 2 0 0 0 0
Total 36 0 0 0 0
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2024 England 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1][2]
As of 29 June 2024

He has previously played for Bradford in League 1 and the Championship, and spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship.

Playing career

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Bradford Bulls

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Between 2018 and 2019 he played for the Bradford Bulls.

Huddersfield Giants

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Wilson left Bradford and became a part of Huddersfield's academy team, eventually becoming a first team regular. Wilson has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Halifax in the Championship. In 2019, he made his Super League début for Huddersfield against Salford.[3] On 28 May 2022, he played for Huddersfield in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final loss to Wigan.[4] Wilson played 20 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.[5]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

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On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on loan.[6]

International

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He made his England début on 29 June 2024 v France in Toulouse.[7]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Super League: Salford Red Devils v Huddersfield Giants". BBC.
  4. ^ "Challenge Cup player ratings as numerous stars shine in enthralling contest". www.examinerlive.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Ian Watson explains why Huddersfield Giants underperformed in Super League 2023". www.totalrl.com. 29 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves". Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
  7. ^ "France v England". BBC Sport. 29 June 2024.
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