Jared Simpson

Jared Simpson (born 4 January 1996) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played for Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, as a fullback.

Jared Simpson
Personal information
Born (1996-01-04) 4 January 1996
Huddersfield. England
Height177 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight11 st 0 lb (70 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015–18 Huddersfield Giants 13 4 0 0 16
2016(loan) → Newcastle Thunder 3 1 0 0 4
2016(loan) → Oldham 3 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) → Newcastle Thunder 2 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) → Dewsbury Rams 4 0 0 0 0
Total 25 5 0 0 20
As of 7 October 2018
Source: [1][2]

Playing career

A product of the club's academy, Simpson made his senior début for the Giants on 7 June 2015 in a home encounter with the Wigan Warriors.

In December 2017 he signed a season-long loan deal with the Dewsbury Rams.[3]

In 2018, he decided to retire from rugby league to pursue a career outside of the sport.[4]

Personal life

Jared Simpson is the son of Roger Simpson, who played rugby league for Bradford Northern and Batley.[5]

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References
  1. Love Rugby League
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Simpson makes Dewsbury loan move". Love Rugby League. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  4. "Jared Simpson is Huddersfield Giants guest of honour after retiring from game". YorkshireLive. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  5. "Huddersfield Giants youngster Jared Simpson determined to follow in father Roger's footsteps". YorkshireLive. 11 December 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2020.


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