Gary Wheeler (rugby league) explained

Gary Wheeler
Fullname:Gary Keith Wheeler[1]
Birth Date:30 September 1989
Birth Place:St Helens, Merseyside, England
Height:6feet
Weight:14st[2]
Club1:St Helens
Year1start:2008
Year1end:14
Appearances1:64
Tries1:22
Goals1:14
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:116
Year2start:2013
Year2end:14
Appearances2:3
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Club3:Warrington Wolves
Year3start:2015
Year3end:16
Appearances3:12
Tries3:4
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:16
Year4start:2015
Appearances4:1
Tries4:0
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:0
Club5:Toronto Wolfpack
Year5start:2017
Year5end:20
Appearances5:29
Tries5:10
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:40
Club6:Barrow Raiders
Year6start:2021
Year6end:22
Appearances6:11
Tries6:2
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:8
Yearastart:2012
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
New:yes
Source:[3] [4]
Updated:27 October 2022

Gary Wheeler (born 30 September 1989) is an English professional rugby league footballer who recently retired. He last played for England at international level.

He previously played for St Helens (Heritage No. 1171), Warrington Wolves and Toronto Wolfpack in the Super League.[3]

Background

Wheeler was signed from Blackbrook ARLFC where he represented England at U-15 and U-16s, plus toured Australia in 2006 with the winning Saints Academy side.

Career

St Helens

Wheeler made his professional début for St Helens in the Challenge Cup against the London Skolars[5] on 20 April 2008 at Knowsley Road where St Helens won 56–0.

He played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final defeat against Leeds at Old Trafford.[6] [7]

Warrington Wolves

On 22 October 2014, Wheeler signed a two-year contract to play for the Warrington Wolves.[8]

Toronto Wolfpack

On 26 July 2016, Wheeler signed a contract to play for the Toronto Wolfpack in Canada from 2017.On 10 March 2020 it was announced that Wheeler had left Toronto by mutual consent.[9]

Barrow Raiders

On 24 June 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Barrow in the RFL League 1[10] On 27 October 2022, it was reported that he had left the club.[11]

International career

In 2012 he was selected to play a match for the England Knights.

In 2013 he was selected for the senior England RL squad

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/officers/JtEiij1GbL5mjuaXnXd6PLHYSrQ/appointments Companies House
  2. Web site: Gary Wheeler Toronto Wolfpack . 2017. Toronto Wolfpack. 24 March 2017.
  3. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  4. Web site: Profile at loverugbyleague.com. loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Wheeler to make début?. Saints. 2008-04-15. 2008-04-17.
  6. Web site: Leeds claim Grand Final glory as inspired Rob Burrow sinks St Helens. 8 October 2011. Guardian. 21 November 2019.
  7. Web site: St Helens 16 Leeds 32. 8 October 2011. Daily Telegraph. 21 November 2019.
  8. Web site: Warrington Wolves sign Gary Wheeler from St Helens. www.warringtonguardian.co.uk. 22 October 2014 .
  9. Web site: BBC Sport. 10 Mar 2020. 25 May 2021. Gary Wheeler: Toronto Wolfpack founder player leaves by mutual consent.
  10. Web site: Love Rugby League. 25 Jun 2021. 25 Jun 2021. Gary Wheeler makes Barrow move.
  11. Web site: Love Rugby League. 27 Oct 2022. 27 Oct 2022. Gary Wheeler departs Championship club.