Stuart Howarth (born 25 January 1990) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or loose forward for the Rochdale Hornets in Betfred League 1.
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| Born | 26 January 1990 England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 11 lb (94 kg)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Stand-off, Scrum-half, Hooker, Second-row, Loose forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has played for Wigan Warriors (academy), Blackpool Panthers (loan), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (two spells), Salford City Reds, St. Helens (loan), Barrow Raiders (loan), Hull FC, Doncaster (loan), Bradford Bulls (loan) and Workington Town.
A product of the Wigan Warriors academy, Howarth is a versatile player; having played at fullback, and stand-off as a youth and in the Wigan set-up. He has played for Hull FC and Salford City Reds, who loaned him to St. Helens. He made his first team debut for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in 2011's Super League XVI, starting the game against Catalans Dragons as a loose forward.[5][6]
After rugby edit
It was announced on 16 April 2021 that Stuart had taken an appointment as a science teacher at St Peter's Catholic High School in Orrell, after retiring from rugby and qualifying as a teacher.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Official site of the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats". web page. Wakefield wildcats. 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ rleague.com
- ^ "rleague.com Profile". rleague.com. 21 March 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "Wakefield Profile". Wakefield Official Website. 21 March 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
- ^ "Former rugby league star enjoying new career as a teacher". Wigan Today. 16 April 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2021.