| Morgan Smithies | |
| Fullname: | Morgan Smithies |
| Birth Date: | 2000 11, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Halifax, West Yorkshire, England |
| Height: | 1.85abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
| Weight: | 106abbr=onNaNabbr=on |
| Year1start: | 2019 |
| Year1end: | 23 |
| Appearances1: | 114 |
| Tries1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals1: | 0 |
| Points1: | 8 |
| Year2start: | 2024 |
| Year2end: | present |
| Appearances2: | 20 |
| Tries2: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Fieldgoals2: | 0 |
| Points2: | 0 |
| Yearastart: | 2019 |
| Appearancesa: | 1 |
| Triesa: | 0 |
| Goalsa: | 0 |
| Fieldgoalsa: | 0 |
| Pointsa: | 0 |
| Yearbstart: | 2023 |
| Appearancesb: | 1 |
| Triesb: | 0 |
| Goalsb: | 0 |
| Fieldgoalsb: | 0 |
| Pointsb: | 0 |
| New: | yes |
| Source: | [1] |
| Updated: | 10 August 2024 |
Morgan Smithies (born 7 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and forward for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL and both and the England Knights at international level.[2]
He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.
Smithies was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He attended The Brooksbank School.[3]
In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Catalans Dragons.[4] He played in the 2020 Super League Grand Final which Wigan lost 8-4 against St Helens.[5] On 28 May 2022, Smithies played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield.[6] On 1 June 2022, Smithies was banned for four matches over two dangerous high tackles which occurred during Wigan's Challenge Cup final win.[7] On 14 October 2023, Smithies played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[8]
On 31 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join Canberra starting in the 2024 season on a three-year deal. In round 1 of the 2024 NRL season, Smithies made his club debut for Canberra in their victory over Newcastle.[9]
In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[10]
He made his full début on 29 April 2023 in the 64-0 victory over at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.