Jonathan Walker (rugby league)

Jonathan Walker (born 20 February 1991) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a prop.

Jonathan Walker
Personal information
Born (1991-02-20) 20 February 1991
England
Height190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight98 kg (15 st 6 lb) [1]
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2009 Gateshead Thunder 7 0 0 0 0
2010–13 Castleford Tigers 50 4 0 0 16
2010(loan) → Doncaster 2 0 0 0 0
2013(loan) → Keighley Cougars 1 0 0 0 0
2014 Hull Kingston Rovers 7 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Leigh Centurions 9 1 0 0 4
2015(loan) → Whitehaven 5 0 0 0 0
2015(loan) → London Broncos 12 1 0 0 4
2016–17 Bradford Bulls 4 0 0 0 0
2016(loan) → Dewsbury Rams 1 0 0 0 0
Total 98 6 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012–17 Scotland 6 2 0 0 8
As of 18 September 2017
Source: [2][3]

He has previously played for the Castleford Tigers, Hull Kingston Rovers, Bradford Bulls, Leigh Centurions and the Darlington Point Roosters.

Background

Walker was born in England.

Club career

Walker started his career with Castleford Tigers. In 2009, he was loaned out to Gateshead Thunder,[4] where he made seven appearances. He made his début for Castleford against Wigan Warriors in round 16 of 2010's Super League XV, coming off the interchange bench for his first game.

He joined Hull Kingston Rovers from Castleford Tigers in October 2013.[5] He spent one season at the club before joining Leigh Centurions. He spent 2015 on loan at the London Broncos.

Walker signed a two-year deal with the Bradford Bulls following the 2015 season.

Representative career

Walker has been capped 4 times for Scotland in the 2014 European Cup.

He played in the 2014 European Cup tournament, scoring his first international try in the tournament's opening game against Wales. Walker also played in the 2015 European Cup tournament.

Personal life

Jonathan is the twin brother of fellow rugby league player Adam Walker.[5]

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References
  1. "The official Engage Super League web site". web page. Super League. Retrieved 20 August 2011.
  2. RLP
  3. http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Jonathan-Walker/
  4. "Gateshead Thunder signings ready to impress". Evening Chronicle. 9 February 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  5. "Super League: Jonathan Walker leaves Castleford to join twin at Hull KR". Sky Sports. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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