James Lockwood (rugby league) explained

James Lockwood
Fullname:James Lockwood
Birth Date:21 March 1986
Birth Place:Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Height:1.88abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:91abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Dewsbury Rams
Year1start:2009
Year1end:11
Appearances1:57
Tries1:7
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:28
Year2start:2012
Year2end:2023
Appearances2:257
Tries2:39
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:156
New:yes
Retired:yes
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:22 May 2023

James Lockwood (born 21 March 1986) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played as a or forward for Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship.[2]

He also played at club level for the Dewsbury Rams.[2]

Background

Lockwood was born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Featherstone Rovers

On 21 April 2015 it was reported that Lockwood had been banned for two years after breaching the Rugby Football League's anti-doping regulations.[3] In June 2019 Lockwood committed to a two-year contract extension[4] Lockwood played for Featherstone in their 2021 Million Pound Game loss against Toulouse Olympique.[5] On 28 May 2022, Lockwood played for Featherstone in their 2022 RFL 1895 Cup final loss against Leigh.[6] Lockwood retired at the end of the 2023 season.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/James-Lockwood/ Love Rugby League
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2011. 1 January 2012.
  3. Web site: Drug ban for Featherstone forward James Lockwood. BBC Sport. 21 Apr 2015. 19 Dec 2020.
  4. Web site: Featherstone Rovers captain James Lockwood signs two-year extension deal. Yorkshire Evening Post. 19 Dec 2020. 18 Jun 2019.
  5. Web site: Toulouse promoted to Super League after beating Featherstone. www.skysports.com.
  6. Web site: Featherstone Rovers: 1895 Cup final defeat to Leigh Centurions gives Brian McDermott's side signal of their progress. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Featherstone Rovers confirm 17 departures with mass exodus from Post Office Road after failing to secure promotion . Love Rugby League . 27 October 2023 . 18 January 2024.