Matthew Storton

Matthew Storton (born 10 March 1999) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a second row forward for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League.

Matthew Storton
Personal information
Full nameMatthew Storton
Born (1999-03-10) 10 March 1999
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017–19 Bradford Bulls 28 7 0 0 28
2020– Hull Kingston Rovers 6 0 0 0 0
As of 26 October 2019
Source: [1][2][3]

He previously played for the Bradford Bulls in League 1 and the Betfred Championship.[4]

Background

Storton was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.

He is a product of the Bradford Bulls Academy system. He signed a professional contract with the Bulls prior to the 2018 season.[5]

Bradford Bulls

2017 - 2017 Season

Storton featured in Round 12 (Toulouse Olympique).

2018 - 2018 Season

Storton featured in the pre-season friendly against Dewsbury Rams.

Matthew played in Round 24 (West Wales Raiders) to League 1 Final (Workington Town). He scored against West Wales Raiders (1 try), Oldham R.L.F.C. (1 try) and Hemel Stags (2 tries).[6]

2019 - 2019 Season

Matthew featured in the pre-season friendlies against York City Knights, Halifax R.L.F.C., Huddersfield Giants, Batley Bulldogs and Toronto Wolfpack.

Storton played in Round 4 (York City Knights) to Round 18 (Halifax R.L.F.C.) then in Round 21 (Swinton Lions) to Round 23 (Toronto Wolfpack). He also played in Round 26 (Sheffield Eagles) to Round 27 (Rochdale Hornets). Storton also featured in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Keighley Cougars) then in Round 6 (Leeds Rhinos) to Quarter Final (Halifax R.L.F.C.). He scored against Leigh Centurions (2 tries), Swinton Lions (1 try) and Rochdale Hornets (1 try).

Statistics

Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsF/GPoints
2017 Bradford Bulls10000
2018 Bradford Bulls540016
2019 Bradford Bulls2340016
Total2980032
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References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. Bulls
  4. "Match Report". BBC Sport. 31 March 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  5. "FIVE TALENTED YOUNGSTERS COMMIT FUTURE TO BRADFORD BULLS". Bradford Bulls. 20 December 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
  6. "Former Oakbank pupil Matthew Storton ready to kick on for Bradford Bulls after battling back from injury". Telegraph and Argus. 12 May 2018. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
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