Nick Scruton

Nicholas "Nick" Scruton (born 24 December 1984) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a prop for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. He has previously played for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Bradford Bulls, Hull F.C. and the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. Scruton has also previously represented England.[2][3]

Nick Scruton
Personal information
Full nameNicholas Scruton
Born (1984-12-24) 24 December 1984[1]
Morley, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[1]
Weight16 st 3 lb (103 kg) [1]
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2002–08 Leeds Rhinos 76 5 0 0 20
2004(loan) → Hull F.C. 18 3 0 0 12
2009–14 Bradford Bulls 103 7 0 0 28
2014–16 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 85 15 0 0 60
2017–19 Hull Kingston Rovers 49 6 0 0 24
Total 331 36 0 0 144
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2004–06 England 7 1 0 0 4
Source: [2][3][4]

Background

Scruton was born in Morley, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Playing positions

He primarily plays as a prop.

Senior career

Leeds Rhinos (2002-08)

2007

He was part of the Leeds Rhinos' 2007 Super League Grand Final victory, over St. Helens at Old Trafford.

2008

He was also part of the team that won the 2008 World Club Challenge, against the Melbourne Storm at Elland Road.

He also played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St. Helens.[5]

Hull F.C. (2004)

2004

In 2004 Scruton was loaned to Hull F.C..

He made 18 appearances and scored 3 tries in total.

Bradford Bulls (2009-14)

2009

Scruton signed a three-year deal to play for the Bradford Bulls commencing in 2009.

2011

In 2011, he signed another three-year deal to extend his stay at the Bradford Bulls.[6][7]

2013

In 2013, he collected many awards after the season with the Bradford Bulls came to an end, where he won the 'Prized Bull Award,' from Head Coach, Francis Cummins.[8]

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (2014-16)

2014

After the Bradford Bulls went into liquidation for the second time in two-years in 2014, Scruton was then sold to the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on a one-year deal.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2017-19)

2017

Scruton joined Hull Kingston Rovers ahead of the 2017 Championship season on a two-year contract.

Nick was one of Hull Kingston Rovers' standout players during the 2017 rugby league season, becoming a real 'fans' favourite' in his début year for Hull Kingston Rovers.

Scruton was part of the Hull Kingston Rovers' side that won promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking following relegation the season prior.

2018

It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Scruton would be staying at Hull Kingston Rovers after signing a new one-year contract.[9]

2019

After injuring himself in pre-season ahead of the start of the 2019 campaign, and not going onto make a single appearance in that season, it was revealed on 20 May 2019, that Scruton had been subsequently released from his contract at Hull Kingston Rovers.

Representative career

England (2004-06)

2004-06

Scruton has previously played for England on several occasions, he also recorded only a single try.[4]

Honours

Career Awards and Accolades

Club (Leeds Rhinos 2002-08)

Club (Bradford Bulls 2009-14)

References
  1. "Nick Scruton Wakefield Wildcats". www.superleague.co.uk. Rugby Football League. 2015. Archived from the original on 1 April 2014. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  4. "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  5. "2008 Grand Final". BBC News. 4 October 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2008.
  6. "Scruton signs on with Bulls". Rugby Football League. 28 March 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  7. "Nick Scruton signs new Bradford Bulls deal". BBC Sport. 28 March 2011. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  8. "Some fans said I was finished but look at me now – Nick Scruton is Bradford Bulls' comeback king". Telegraph & Argus. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
  9. "Scruton staying on at Hull Kingston Rovers". 10 October 2018.
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