Jake Wardle Explained

Jake Wardle
Fullname:Jacob Wardle
Birth Date:18 November 1998
Birth Place:Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Height:1.9m (06.2feet)
Weight:90abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Huddersfield Giants
Year1start:2018
Year1end:22
Appearances1:64
Tries1:22
Goals1:10
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:108
Year2start:2022
Appearances2:11
Tries2:6
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:24
Club3:Wigan Warriors
Year3start:2023
Year3end:present
Appearances3:51
Tries3:26
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:104
Teama:England
Yearastart:2022
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:2
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
Teamb:England Knights
Yearbstart:2022
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:6 April 2023

Jake Wardle (born 18 November 1998) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a, or er, for the Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League, and England and the England Knights at international level.

He previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League and has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at the Warrington Wolves in the top flight.

Background

Wardle was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England

He is the younger brother of fellow former Giants player Joe Wardle.[2]

Playing career

Illingworth ARLFC

Jake began his Rugby League career at amateur club Illingworth ARLFC, before signing professional forms. During this time he played in the England Youth internationals against France.[3]

Huddersfield Giants

Wardle is a product of Huddersfield's academy system,[4] and made his first team début in May 2018, scoring two tries against Widnes Vikings.[5] In 2020, Wardle signed a new contract to stay at Huddersfield until the end of the 2023 season.[6]

Warrington Wolves (loan)

On 25 June 2022 it was announced that he would join the Warrington Wolves for the remainder of the 2022 season.[7]

Wigan Warriors

In October 2022 it was announced that Wardle had joined Wigan Warriors on a three-year deal.[8] In round 25 of the 2023 Super League season, Wardle scored a hat-trick in Wigan's 50-0 victory over Leeds.[9] On 14 October 2023, Wardle played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons. Wardle was also awarded the Harry Sunderland Trophy as man of the match.[10] On 24 February 2024, Wardle played in Wigan's 2024 World Club Challenge final victory over Penrith scoring a controversial try in the second half. The try was sent to the video referee who stated that there was insufficient evidence to show whether the ball had crossed the line however on some replays it showed the ball was short of the line.[11] On 27 March 2024, Wardle signed a five-year contract extension with Wigan to remain at the club until the end of 2029.[12] On 8 June, Wardle played in Wigan's 2024 Challenge Cup final victory over Warrington.[13]

Honours

Wigan Warriors

Challenge cup final 2024

Winners

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/jacob-wardle/summary.html RLP
  2. Web site: Huddersfield promote England academy international Jacob Wardle to squad. Sky Sports. 2015-10-21. 2016-09-12.
  3. Web site: Wardle joins his brother at the Giants.
  4. Web site: Huddersfield Giants - Rugby Super League.
  5. Web site: Huddersfield 28-18 Widnes: Chris Thorman ends Giants spell with welcome win . Sky Sports . 6 April 2023 . 4 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Huddersfield centre signs new deal despite NRL interest. www.seriousaboutrl.com. 25 May 2020.
  7. Web site: Warrington's Toby King and Huddersfield's Jake Wardle in swap deal. www.loverugbyleague.com. 25 June 2022 . 27 Jun 2022.
  8. Web site: Jake Wardle joins Wigan on 3 year deal. 9 October 2022. wiganwarriors.com.
  9. Web site: Leeds Rhinos 0-50 Wigan Warriors: Jake Wardle propels Wigan to win and back top of Super League. www.skysports.com.
  10. News: Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons. The Observer. 14 October 2023 . Bower . Aaron .
  11. Web site: World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time. www.bbc.co.uk.
  12. Web site: Jake Wardle: Wigan Warriors centre signs new five-year deal. www.bbc.co.uk.
  13. Web site: Wigan beat Warrington to win Challenge Cup. www.bbc.co.uk.