Jordan Walne
Jordan Walne (born 28 December 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays in the second-row for the Barrow Raiders in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.
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| Full name | Jordan Walne | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 28 December 1992 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (182 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 13 lb (101 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Loose forward, Prop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Background
Personal life
He is the brother of fellow rugby league footballer, Adam Walne.
Playing career
Early career
As an amateur he played for the Leyland Warriors, based at Malt Kiln Fold, Leyland.
Playing positions
He primarily plays in the second-row, but he can also play as a loose forward and prop forward.
Senior career
Salford Red Devils (2013-17)
2013
Walne made his senior début for the Salford Red Devils on 21 April 2013, in a Challenge Cup match against the Gloucestershire All Golds.
He made his Super League début on 4 August 2013, in the Salford Red Devils' fixture against the Huddersfield Giants.
Hull Kingston Rovers (2018)
2018
In October 2017, Walne signed a one-year deal to play for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.[3]
It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Walne would be departing Hull Kingston Rovers following a restructure of the club's on field personnel.[4]
Leigh Centurions (2018)
2018
It was revealed on 26 July 2018, that Jordan Walne would spend the remainder of the 2018 rugby league season at the Leigh Centurions. On a loan basis from his parent-club Hull Kingston Rovers.
Walne was followed to the Leigh Centurions by two of his current Hull Kingston Rovers teammates in Will Dagger and Josh Johnson as part of the same loan deal.
Walne made his Leigh Centurions' début against the Sheffield Eagles on 29 July 2018, in a 34-10 triumph in the Championship league competition.
Barrow Raiders (2019 - present)
2019
Ahead of the start of the 2019 rugby league season, Walne signed a one-year contract to play for the Barrow Raiders.
Walne made his début for the Barrow Raiders on 3 February 2019, in an 18-22 victory over the Batley Bulldogs.
Walne scored his first try for the Barrow Raiders on 24 March 2019, during a 26-33 defeat by the Swinton Lions.
Dual-registration
Walne has featured on dual-registration for several clubs including, Oldham (two separate registrations, 2013 and 2017), Workington Town, North Wales Crusaders, Halifax R.L.F.C. and the York City Knights.
References
- Love Rugby League
- Rugby League Project
- "Tommy Lee and Jordan Walne: Hull KR sign St Helens hooker and Salford prop". BBC Sport. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- "Mass exodus at Hull Kingston Rovers". 10 October 2018.