Nick Fozzard Explained

Nick Fozzard
Fullname:Nicholas Fozzard
Birth Date:1977 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
Height:1.91abbr=onNaNabbr=on[1]
Weight:105abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Leeds Rhinos
Year1start:1993
Year1end:97
Appearances1:45
Tries1:5
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:20
Club2:Huddersfield Giants
Year2start:1997
Year2end:00
Appearances2:55
Tries2:4
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:16
Club3:Warrington Wolves
Year3start:2002
Year3end:03
Appearances3:54
Tries3:2
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:8
Club4:St Helens
Year4start:2004
Year4end:08
Appearances4:126
Tries4:9
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:36
Year5start:2009
Appearances5:24
Tries5:1
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:4
Club6:St Helens
Year6start:2010
Appearances6:19
Tries6:1
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:4
Club7:Castleford Tigers
Year7start:2011
Appearances7:19
Tries7:0
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:0
Club8:Dewsbury Rams
Year8start:2012
Appearances8:2
Tries8:0
Goals8:0
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:0
Teama:Yorkshire
Teamb:Great Britain
Yearbstart:2005
Appearancesb:1
Triesb:0
Goalsb:0
Fieldgoalsb:0
Pointsb:0
Source:[2]
Retired:yes

Nick Fozzard (born 22 July 1977) is an English former professional rugby league footballer. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Yorkshire, and at club level for the Leeds Rhinos, Huddersfield Giants, Warrington Wolves, St Helens, Hull Kingston Rovers, Castleford Tigers, and in the Championship for the Dewsbury Rams.

Career

Early career

Born in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England, Fozzard signed for Leeds in 1993 from amateur club Shaw Cross,[3] and made his first team debut in April 1994 against St Helens.[4] He was signed by Huddersfield Giants in May 1997.[5] Fozzard missed almost two full seasons after suffering a broken arm in a match against London Broncos in March 2000,[6] and then breaking his arm a second time 10 months later.[7] He joined Warrington Wolves in 2002,[8] before signing for St Helens in 2004.[9]

St Helens

Fozzard played for Saints in their 32–16 win against Wigan Warriors in the 2004 Challenge Cup final.[10]

In 2005, Fozzard was one of five uncapped players selected by Great Britain for the 2005 Tri-Nations.[11] He received his one and only cap for the team in the opening match of the tournament, a 26–42 defeat against New Zealand.[12]

In 2006, Fozzard extended his contract with Saints until the end of 2008.[13] Due to increased competition for places, he missed out on St Helens 2006 Challenge Cup final victory.[14]

As 2006 Super League champions, St Helens faced 2006 NRL Premiers the Brisbane Broncos in the 2007 World Club Challenge. Fozzard played as a in St. Helens' 18–14 victory. He also won his second Challenge Cup with the club, starting in the 30–8 win against Catalans Dragons in the 2007 Challenge Cup final,[15] and was selected in the 2007 Super League Dream Team at the end of the season.

Fozzard missed most of the 2008 season after suffering a serious knee injury.[16] He returned in time for the end of the season, helping the team secure a fourth consecutive League Leaders' Shield.[17] He also played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos.[18]

Later career

On 19 September 2008 Fozzard signed for Hull Kingston Rovers for the 2009 Super League campaign.

It was confirmed on 20 September 2009, that Fozzard would return to St. Helens after being released by Hull Kingston Rovers on the final year of his contract.[19] Following a poor start to the 2010 season, Fozzard was dropped by coach Mick Potter.

Fozzard joined Castleford Tigers on a one-year deal on 16 September 2010. He retired in 2012 due to a serious shoulder injury.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sky sports Nick Fozzard. https://web.archive.org/web/20111225135429/http://www.skysports.com/rugbyleague/player/0,,13995_166228,00.html. dead. 25 December 2011. skysports.com. 18 August 2011. 1 January 2012.
  2. Web site: Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org. rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. 1 January 2018.
  3. Web site: Richards . Martin . Wolves fight to keep Fozzard from predators . The Times . 15 February 2024 . 19 July 2003.
  4. Web site: Former Players receive Heritage Number Certificates . Leeds Rhinos Foundation . 15 February 2024 . 22 March 2016.
  5. News: Hadfield . Dave . Wigan make pledge to shareholders . The Independent . 16 May 1997 . 29.
  6. Web site: Broncos tough it out . BBC News . 15 February 2024 . 19 March 2000.
  7. News: Sport in brief . The Guardian . 3 January 2001 . London . 26 . .
  8. Web site: Propping up Wolves . Warrington Guardian . 15 February 2024 . 13 September 2001.
  9. Web site: Fozzard signs for Saints . BBC Sport . 15 February 2024 . 25 July 2003.
  10. Web site: Saints win Challenge Cup . BBC Sport . 15 February 2024 . 15 May 2004.
  11. Web site: No fear of Kiwi pack says Fozzard . BBC Sport . 15 February 2024 . 25 October 2005.
  12. Web site: Great Britain 26-42 New Zealand . BBC Sport . 15 February 2024 . 29 October 2005.
  13. Web site: Fozzard signs new St Helens deal . BBC Sport . 15 February 2024 . 8 June 2006.
  14. Web site: Saints to leave out Anderson and Fozzard . The Independent . 15 February 2024 . 24 August 2006.
  15. Web site: Showpiece sacrificed to success as Saints gear up for the double . The Guardian . 15 February 2024 . 27 August 2007.
  16. Web site: Fozzard in need of knee surgery . BBC Sport . 15 February 2024 . 25 February 2008.
  17. Web site: Saints seal leaders' shield but defiant Wigan take their share . The Guardian . 15 February 2024 . 6 September 2008.
  18. Web site: 2008 Grand Final. BBC. 4 October 2008. 5 October 2008.
  19. Web site: Fozzard returns to Saints. superleague.com. 20 September 2009. 20 September 2009. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090923200751/http://www.superleague.co.uk/article.php?id=15387. 23 September 2009. dmy-all.
  20. Web site: Ex-Great Britain forward Nick Fozzard retires from rugby league. BBC. 13 March 2012. 1 January 2013.