Harry Rushton

Harry Rushton (born 13 November 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward or lock for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL.

Harry Rushton
Personal information
Full nameHarry Rushton
Born (2001-11-13) 13 November 2001
Blackpool, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Height6 ft 3 in (190 cm)
Weight15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020 Wigan Warriors 1 0 0 0 0
2022– Canberra Raiders 2 0 0 0 0
Total 3 0 0 0 0
As of 20 March 2021
Source: [1]

He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.

Background

Rushton played his amateur rugby league for the Shevington Sharks.

Career

2020

Rushton made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Wigan against St Helens, losing 42–0 against a much more experienced squad. Rushton started the match playing at Second-row and became Wigan Warriors' player #1107.[2][3][4][5]

2021

Rushton had joined the Canberra Raiders on a three-year deal starting from the 2021 season.[6][7] He played 10 games in Canberra's NSW Cup team in 2021, playing six games in the second row, three at lock and one at prop - before the season was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.

2022

In round 7 of the 2022 NRL season, Rushton made his club debut for Canberra in their 36-6 loss against Penrith.[8]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. "Round 14 fixtures confirmed". Sky Sports. 22 September 2020.
  3. "Starting Lineups - Wigan vs St Helens". Sky Sports. 29 September 2020.
  4. "Super League: Wigan vs St Helens". BBC. 29 September 2020.
  5. "Debut a moment "I'll never forget" says Kai Pearce Paul". Love Rugby League. 29 September 2020.
  6. "Canberra Raiders sign young English import Harry Rushton". 9 Wide World of Sports. 24 June 2020.
  7. "Canberra Raiders have added to their English contingent with the signing of Wigan teenager Harry Rushton". Wigan Today. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  8. "NRL premiers Penrith defeat Canberra 36-6, Parramatta thump Newcastle 39-2". www.abc.net.au.
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