Josh Simm Explained

Josh Simm
Fullname:Joshua Simm
Birth Place:St Helens, Merseyside, England
Birth Date:2001 2, df=yes
Height:1.83abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:96abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:St Helens
Year1start:2019
Year1end:22
Appearances1:19
Tries1:7
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:28
Year2start:2019
Appearances2:4
Tries2:1
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:4
Year3start:2021
Appearances3:1
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Year4start:2022
Appearances4:5
Tries4:2
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:8
Year5start:2023
Appearances5:23
Tries5:8
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:32
Year6start:2024
Year6end:present
Appearances6:6
Tries6:5
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:20
New:yes
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:28 March 2024

Josh Simm (born 27 February 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

He has previously played for St Helens in the Super League and the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup. He has spent time on loan from St Helens with the Leigh Centurions in both the Championship and the Super League and with Hull FC in the Super League.

Background

Simm was born in St Helens, England. He is the grandson of St Helens legend Geoff Pimblett.[3]

Playing career

St Helens

In the 2019 under 19s academy season, Simm scored a total of 30 tries in 20 games, beating his previous season's total of 29 tries in 23 games.

Simm made his Super League début for St Helens against the London Broncos in July 2019.[4]

Simm would go on to score his first Super League try in round 17 of the 2020 Super League season vs Leeds Rhinos, where he scored a hat-trick in a man of the match performance.[5]

Simm made seven appearances for the St Helens in 2022 including the Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Wigan Warriors. The outside back also made a further five Super League appearances for Hull FC where he spent the second half of last season on loan, scoring two tries.

Leigh Centurions (loan)

On 13 April 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Leigh in the Super League on a short-term loan.[6]

Wynnum Manly Seagulls

In October, St Helens announced Simm would be moving on elsewhere. On 24 October, Simm signed for the Wynnum Manly Seagulls in the Queensland Cup in Australia for the 2023 season.[7]

Castleford Tigers

On 3 October 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Simm on a two-year deal.[8] [9] He said, "I'm absolutely buzzing, I really can't wait! The Cas fans can expect full commitment, and 100% effort in every game, and I pride myself in being able to score from anywhere in attack."[10]

Simm was assigned squad number 2 ahead of the 2024 season.[11] He made his Castleford debut in round 1 against the Wigan Warriors,[12] and scored his first try in round 3 against the Warrington Wolves.[13] In round 5, he scored two tries against the Catalans Dragons.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://stats.rugbyleaguerecords.com/playersummary.php?tselect=4621 RL Record Keepers' Club
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/josh-simm/summary.html RLP
  3. Web site: Callum Hazzard, Jack Welsby and Josh Simm will be promoted to the first team in 2019. 27 September 2018 . St Helens RLFC.
  4. Web site: Super League: London Broncos v St Helens. BBC.
  5. Web site: St Helens 40-8 Leeds . Sky Sports . 23 October 2020.
  6. Web site: Love Rugby League. 13 Apr 2021. 13 Apr 2021. Leigh sign Josh Simm on loan from St Helens.
  7. Web site: Former St Helens outside back Josh Simm signs for Brisbane Broncos' feeder club Wynnum Manly Seagulls . Serious About Rugby League . 24 October 2022.
  8. Web site: 3 October 2023 . Simm joins Castleford . 7 October 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  9. Web site: 3 October 2023 . Josh Simm: Castleford Tigers sign ex-St Helens centre for 2024 season . 7 October 2023 . BBC Sport.
  10. Web site: Shaw . Matthew . 3 October 2023 . Josh Simm out to silence doubters after landing Castleford Tigers deal . 7 October 2023 . Yorkshire Live.
  11. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 20 January 2024 . Castleford Tigers 2024 squad numbers: 11 new signings receive their jerseys, with 31 shirts handed out . 2 March 2024 . Love Rugby League.
  12. Web site: Freeman . Jay . 17 February 2024 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 4-32 Wigan Warriors - Reigning champions begin with hard-earned win . 2 March 2024 . BBC Sport.
  13. Web site: 1 March 2024 . Super League: Warrington Wolves 30-8 Castleford Tigers - Comfortable win for Wire . 2 March 2024 . BBC Sport.
  14. Web site: 16 March 2024 . Super League: Catalans Dragons 40-14 Castleford Tigers - Fourth win in five games for French side . 17 March 2024 . BBC Sport.