Morgan Smithies
Morgan Smithies (born 7 November 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward and second-row forward for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and both England and the England Knights at international level.[3]
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| Full name | Morgan Smithies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 November 2000 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 10 lb (106 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Loose forward, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Smithies was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. Brought up within a farming background and loves to shear sheep in his free time.
Career
In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Catalans Dragons.[4] He played in the 2020 Super League Grand Final which Wigan lost 8-4 against St Helens.[5] On 28 May 2022, Smithies played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield.[6] On 1 June 2022, Smithies was banned for four matches over two dangerous high tackles which occurred during Wigan's Challenge Cup final win.[7]
International career
In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[8]
He made his full England début on 29 April 2023 in the 64-0 victory over France at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
References
- "Player Summary: Morgan Smithies". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- Rugby League Project
- "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- "Super League: Wigan Warriors 42-0 Catalans Dragons". BBC.
- "Super League Grand Final: Wigan 4-8 St Helens". BBC Sport.
- "Challenge Cup final: Huddersfield Giants 14-16 Wigan Warriors". www.bbc.co.uk. 26 May 2022.
- "Morgan Smithies receives four-match ban despite avoiding punishment in Wigan Warriors' Challenge Cup win". www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
- "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.