Olly Davies Explained

Olly Davies should not be confused with Ollie Davies.

Olly Davies
Fullname:Oliver Davies
Birth Date:30 November 1995
Birth Place:St Helens, Merseyside, England
Height:1.82m (05.97feet)
Weight:100abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:St Helens
Year1start:2015
Year1end:16
Appearances1:2
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Year2start:2017
Year2end:18
Appearances2:22
Tries2:2
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:8
Year3start:2018
Year3end:21
Appearances3:89
Tries3:20
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:80
Club4:Widnes Vikings
Year4start:2022
Year4end:23
Appearances4:56
Tries4:11
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:44
Year5start:2024
Year5end:present
Appearances5:0
Tries5:0
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
New:yes
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:5 November 2023

Oliver Davies (born 30 November 1995) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Halifax Panthers in the Betfred Championship.

Career

St Helens

Davies began his career with St Helens where he made his professional début as a substitute in a 26–16 away loss at Catalans Dragons.[3]

Swinton Lions

He moved to Kingstone Press Championship side Swinton Lions in 2016 ahead of the 2017 season.[4] The Second Rower spent a full season with them in which he appeared in 22 games and scored on two occasions, against Oldham and Halifax.

Sheffield Eagles

After his time with Swinton, Davies signed a two-year deal with fellow Championship side Sheffield Eagles.[5] He helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final.[6]

Widnes Vikings

On 26 October 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship.[7]

Halifax Panthers

On 5 November 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Halifax in the RFL Championship.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Oliver-Davies/ Love Rugby League
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/olly-davies/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. Web site: Super League: Catalan (sic) Dragons 26–16 St Helens. BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. 20 January 2018.
  4. Web site: 5 major signings revealed!. Swinton Lions. 27 October 2016. 20 January 2018.
  5. Web site: Double signing joy for Eagles boss Aston. The Star. 31 October 2017. 19 January 2018.
  6. Web site: Sheffield Eagles beat Widnes Vikings 36–18 to win inaugural 1895 Cup. BBC Sport. 24 August 2019. 1 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Love Rugby League. 26 Oct 2021. 26 Dec 2021. Widnes sign Sheffield forward as half-back departs.
  8. Web site: Love Rugby League. 5 Nov 2023. Widnes Vikings snap up ex-Wigan Warriors forward as former St Helens man departs in cross-Championship move.