Bailey Hodgson Explained

Bailey Hodgson
Birth Date:	2002 9, df=yes
Birth Place:	Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Height:	182cm (72inches)
Weight:	85kg (187lb)
Club1:	Castleford Tigers
Year1start:	2020
Appearances1:	1
Tries1:	0
Goals1:	0
Fieldgoals1:	0
Points1:	0
Club2:	Newcastle Knights
Year2start:	2021
Year2end:	23
Appearances2:	0
Tries2:	0
Goals2:	0
Fieldgoals2:	0
Points2:	0
Club3:	Manly Sea Eagles
Year3start:	2024
Appearances3:	0
Tries3:	0
Goals3:	0
Fieldgoals3:	0
Points3:	0
Retired:	no
Source:	^[1] ^[2]
Updated:	25 July 2024
Appearances4:	0
Fieldgoals4:	0
Goals4:	0
Points4:	0
Tries4:	0
Year4start:	2024
Year4end:	present

Bailey Hodgson (born 5 September 2002) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League.

He previously played for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League and Blacktown Workers in the NSW Cup.

Background

Hodgson was born in Hull, England.He is the nephew of Parramatta Eels and English international Josh Hodgson.^[3]

Playing career

Castleford Tigers

In 2020, Hodgson made his Super League début for Castleford Tigers in round 17 against Hull Kingston Rovers.^[4]

Newcastle Knights

In November 2020, Hodgson signed a 3-year contract with Australian side Newcastle Knights starting in 2021.^[3]

After three injury riddled years at the Newcastle outfit, Hodgson parted ways with the club at the end of the 2023 season, failing to play an NRL match.^[5]

Manly Sea Eagles & Blacktown Workers

On 6 November, it was reported that he had signed with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, on the supplementary list.^[6]

He also appeared in pre-season ahead of the current campaign for Manly, but again failed to make a competitive senior appearance this year for the Sea Eagles.

Instead, he has featured for their feeder club – the Blacktown Workers – in the New South Wales Cup.

Leigh Leopards

On 25 Jul 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Leigh Leopards in the Super League on a 2½-year deal.^[7]

External links

• Newcastle Knights profile
• Castleford Tigers profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: Players. Love Rugby League. 23 October 2020. 3 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190403181023/https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/. dead.
2. Web site: Bailey Hodgson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project. www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
3. Web site: Bailey Hodgson joins Knights for '21 season. November 19, 2020. Newcastle Knights.
4. Web site: Super League: Castleford Tigers v Hull KR. BBC.
5. Web site: Kalyn Ponga claims 2023 Danny Buderus Medal. 5 September 2023. Newcastle Knights.
6. Web site: Hull Daily Mail. 6 Nov 2023. Hull-born Bailey Hodgson lands NRL lifeline after leaving Newcastle Knights.
7. Web site: Love Rugby League. 25 Jul 2024. Ben Olawumi. Bailey Hodgson: The lowdown on Leigh Leopards’ new recruit including possible position, squad role.