Corey Johnson (rugby league) explained

Corey Johnson
Fullname:Corey George Johnson[1]
Birth Date:16 November 2000
Birth Place:England
Year1start:2019
Year1end:present
Appearances1:5
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2019
Appearances2:2
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Year3start:2021
Appearances3:7
Tries3:0
Goals3:1
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:2
Year4start:2022
Appearances4:3
Tries4:1
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:4
Year5start:2023
Appearances5:1
Tries5:0
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
Year6start:2024
Appearances6:0
Tries6:0
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:0
Year7start:2024
Appearances7:0
Tries7:0
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:0
New:yes
Retired:no
Source:[2] [3]
Updated:26 June 2024

Corey Johnson (born 16 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Super League.

Playing career

Leeds Rhinos

In 2019, he made professional debut on loan at Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship and made his Super League début in Leeds' final home game of the 2019 season.[4] Despite being less than two years into a four-year contract to stay at Leeds until 2022,[5] Johnson was released from his contract in March 2020 announcing his retirement from the game to focus on life away from rugby league.[6]

York RLFC (loan)

On 8 July 2021, it was reported that he had come out of retirement, re-signed for Leeds and then signed for York RLFC in the RFL Championship on loan.[7]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

On 2 December 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship on loan.[8]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

On 29 February 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on loan.[9]

Halifax Panthers (DR)

On 8 May 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Halifax Panthers in the RFL Championship on DR loan[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/F1mNzks7YKImYdf8PEk6wlVICE8/appointments Companies House
  2. Web site: Corey Johnson - Player Stats. Love Rugby League. 2019-09-15.
  3. Web site: Corey Johnson - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project. 2019-09-15.
  4. News: Leeds Rhinos' Corey Johnson quits rugby league aged just 19 . Sky Sports . 3 March 2020 . 3 March 2020.
  5. News: Leeds Rhinos: Academy aces earn revised longer-term deals at Rhinos . Yorkshire Evening Post . 19 July 2018 . 3 March 2020.
  6. News: Highly-rated Leeds Rhinos youngster Corey Johnson quits rugby league . Yorkshire Evening Post . 2 March 2020 . 3 March 2020.
  7. Web site: Love Rugby League. 8 Jul 2021. 8 Jul 2021. Youngster re-signs for Leeds and is loaned out to York.
  8. Web site: Love Rugby League. 2 Dec 2021. 2 Dec 2021. Leeds loan three players to Bradford.
  9. Web site: Bradford Bulls. 29 Feb 2024. 16 Apr 2024. COREY JOHNSON JOINS THE BULLS!.
  10. Web site: Yorkshire Live. 8 May 2024. 21 Jun 2024. Matthew Shaw. Leeds Rhinos playmaker set for fresh Championship loan move.