Sam Wood (rugby league, born 1997) explained

Sam Wood
Fullname:Samuel Wood
Birth Date:11 July 1997
Birth Place:Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England
Height:1.94abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:104abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Year1start:2016
Year1end:21
Appearances1:52
Tries1:16
Goals1:4
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:72
Year2start:2016
Appearances2:5
Tries2:2
Goals2:3
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:14
Year3start:2017
Appearances3:8
Tries3:3
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:12
Year4start:2018
Appearances4:2
Tries4:0
Goals4:1
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:2
Year5start:2018
Appearances5:2
Tries5:1
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:4
Year6start:2019
Appearances6:26
Tries6:6
Goals6:3
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:30
Year7start:2021
Appearances7:1
Tries7:1
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:4
Year8start:2022
Year8end:23
Appearances8:33
Tries8:9
Goals8:4
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:44
Year9start:2024
Year9end:present
Appearances9:16
Tries9:3
Goals9:0
Fieldgoals9:0
Points9:12
Yearastart:2024
Appearancesa:1
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
New:yes
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:29 June 2024

Sam Wood (born 11 July 1997) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for as a for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.

He has previously played for the Huddersfield Giants and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has spent time on loan and dual registration from Huddersfield at Oldham, Halifax, the Batley Bulldogs and the Dewsbury Rams in the Championship, and at Workington Town in League 1.

Background

Wood was born in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, England.

He is a product of the Huddersfield Giants academy system.

Playing career

Huddersfield Giants

On 12 February 2016, Wood made his Super League debut for Huddersfield against the Wigan Warriors.[3] He played in a wide range of positions throughout his time with the Giants, including centre, wing, halfback, second row, and loose forward.

Dewsbury Rams (loan)

On 26 May 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the Dewsbury Rams in the RFL Championship on loan.[4]

Hull Kingston Rovers

On 14 November 2021, it was announced that Wood had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.[5]

Castleford Tigers

On 4 October 2023, the Castleford Tigers announced the signing of Wood on a three-year deal.[6] [7] He stated his intention to "put my imprint on the club and fight for that starting shirt," and added, "I leave everything on the field for the fans and I'll try my very best every week."[8]

Wood was assigned squad number 4 ahead of the 2024 season.[9] He made his Castleford debut in round 1 against the Wigan Warriors,[10] and scored his first try in round 2 against the Salford Red Devils.[11]

International

He made his début on 29 June 2024 v in Toulouse.[12]

Statistics

Appearances and points in all competitions by year
Club Season Tier
Huddersfield Giants2016Super League5 0 0 0 0
2017Super League9 6 0 0 24
2018Super League6 1 4 0 12
2019Super League0 0 0 0 0
2020Super League16 2 0 0 8
2021Super League16 7 0 0 28
Total52 16 4 0 72
Oldham (DR)2016Championship5 2 3 0 14
2017Championship8 3 0 0 12
Total13 5 3 0 26
Workington Town (DR)2018League 12 0 1 0 2
Halifax (loan)2018Championship2 1 0 0 4
Batley Bulldogs (loan)2019Championship26 6 3 0 30
Dewsbury Rams (loan)2021Championship1 1 0 0 4
Hull Kingston Rovers2022Super League22 6 2 0 28
2023Super League11 3 2 0 16
Total33 9 4 0 44
Castleford Tigers2024Super League16 3 0 0 12
Career total145 41 15 0 194

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://stats.rugbyleaguerecords.com/playersummary.php?tselect=4337 RL Record Keepers' Club
  2. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/sam-wood/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. Web site: 12 February 2016 . Super League: Huddersfield Giants 13-18 Wigan Warriors . 17 January 2024 . BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: Yorkshire Live. 26 May 2021. 27 May 2021. Huddersfield Giants sextet set for Championship loan moves.
  5. Web site: Hull Daily Mail. 14 Nov 2021. 1 Jan 2022. Sam Wood explains thinking behind one-year Hull KR deal as he reveals Tony Smith plan.
  6. Web site: 4 October 2023 . Sam Wood is a Tiger . 7 October 2023 . Castleford Tigers.
  7. Web site: 4 October 2023 . Sam Wood: Castleford Tigers sign versatile back from Hull KR on three-year deal . 7 October 2023 . BBC Sport.
  8. Web site: O'Brien . James . 4 October 2023 . 'Put my imprint on the club': Sam Wood outlines goals after swapping Hull KR for Castleford Tigers . 7 October 2023 . The Yorkshire Post.
  9. Web site: Darbyshire . Drew . 20 January 2024 . Castleford Tigers 2024 squad numbers: 11 new signings receive their jerseys, with 31 shirts handed out . 25 February 2024 . Love Rugby League.
  10. Web site: Freeman . Jay . 17 February 2024 . Super League: Castleford Tigers 4-32 Wigan Warriors - Reigning champions begin with hard-earned win . 25 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  11. Web site: 25 February 2024 . Super League: Salford Red Devils 26-22 Castleford Tigers - Hosts hold on for first win . 25 February 2024 . BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: BBC Sport. 29 June 2024. France v England.