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Quota Players
Quota players is a term in sport referring to the limit of foreign players on a domestic team. Rugby League An overseas player quota restricts the number of foreign players that rugby league clubs in the Super League, Championship, and League 1 competitions are allowed to sign. Currently, Super League and Championship clubs are allowed a maximum of 5 foreign players, while League 1 clubs are allowed just 2. For the Canadian-based Toronto Wolfpack, American, Canadian, and Jamaican players do not count towards the foreign quota. Previously, the maximum number of foreign players for each Super League club was three. Harlequins RL were permitted four quota players as they are considered to be a non-heartland team. The Welsh team Crusaders is allowed 14 overseas players and French side Catalans Dragons are allowed eight non-French players. Championship teams were only allowed one quota player, aside from Toulouse who have five foreign players. Exceptions There are three exceptions fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sport
Sport pertains to any form of Competition, competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and Skill, skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant Millington
Grant William Millington (born 1 November 1986) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer, who plays as a or for the Western Suburbs Red Devils in the Country Rugby League. He previously played for Castleford Tigers ( Heritage № 925) in the Super League and in the NRL for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks between 2008 and 2010, and for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2011. Millington holds the Castleford club record for most appearances made by an overseas player, accumulating 244 across his 10 seasons with the Tigers. He is widely recognised as one of the club's greatest imports, and is considered a fans' favourite due to his consistency and commitment as well as his community contributions off the pitch. He was utilised as a skilful, ball-handling and intelligent prop/second-row forward and was even called upon to cover in the halves on occasion. Early life Millington was born in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia. He played his junior rugby le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Aiton
Paul Aiton (born 1985) is a Papua New Guinean former professional rugby league footballer who is the current assistant coach of both the PNG Hunters in the Queensland Cup and the PNG Kumuls. A Papua New Guinea international representative , Aiton played for the Penrith Panthers and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL, and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Leeds Rhinos and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. Early life Born in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea to a Papua New Guinean mother, Anne, and an Australian father, John, Aiton moved to Caboolture, Queensland, Australia with his family at a young age. He played his junior rugby league for the Caboolture Snakes and attended Morayfield State Primary School before joining the Wests Panthers in Brisbane, where he was signed by the Penrith Panthers in 2003. Playing career Penrith Panthers After playing for Penrith's second-tier team, the St Mary's Cougars, in the NSWRL Premier League, Aiton was called upon to make hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewis Tierney
Lewis Tierney (born 20 October 1994) is a former rugby league footballer who played on the or at . He started his professional career in 2013 with the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and spent time on loan at Workington Town. He joined the Catalans Dragons in 2017, and played for them in the 2018 Challenge Cup final. He played for Leigh Centurions for one season before announcing his retirement in 2021. Tierney was also a Scotland international, and was capped six times between 2016 and 2018. Early life Tierney was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England and is the eldest son of Jason Robinson. His parents separated shortly after his birth, and his mother re-married Paul Tierney. Club career Wigan Warriors Tierney made his Super League début for Wigan in June 2013, scoring a try in a 33–32 victory over Widnes Vikings. In 2014 and 2015, Tierney spent time on dual registration at Workington Town where he made 25 appearances scoring 6 tries in his time in Cumbria. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iain Thornley
Iain Thornley (born 11 September 1991) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Wakefield Trinity in the RFL Championship. He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and on loan from Wigan at the South Wales Scorpions in Championship 1, Leigh and Workington Town in the Championship and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League. Thornley has also played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Catalans Dragons in the top flight. Between 2009 and 2012 Thornley played rugby union with the Sale Sharks and Leeds Carnegie. Background Thornley was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Career Signed to Wigan as a teenager he was selected for the England Academy side but at age 18, he switched codes to Rugby Union to join Sale Sharks. After two seasons Thornley rejoined Wigan on a three-year contract. He played in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium. He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McIlorum
Michael McIlorum (born 10 January 1988) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Catalans Dragons in the Betfred Super League. He is both an Ireland and England international. He had played his entire professional career with the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, prior to his move to the South of France. He won the 2010 and 2013 Super League Championships with Wigan. Background McIlorum was born 10 January 1988 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, and attended Farnley Park High School. He was a Leeds amateur at Stanningley and Queens. He had been selected for England U16s in 2004 and joined Wigan's under-18s Academy in 2005. Playing career Wigan McIlorum signed a two-year full-time contract with Wigan in July 2005, keeping him at the club until the end of 2007. McIlorum was selected for Yorkshire U17s after joining Wigan in August 2005. He was also included in the England U17s squad to take on the touring Australian Institute of Sport in 2005. He cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jodie Broughton
Jodie Broughton (born 9 January 1988) is an English rugby league footballer who plays on the for the Batley Bulldogs in the Betfred Championship. He is a four-time England Knights international. He has previously been in the system of the Leeds Rhinos and spent time on loan from Leeds at Hull F.C. in 2008 and 2009. Broughton has also played for the Salford City Reds and the Huddersfield Giants. He has spent time on loan from the Giants at Oldham ( Heritage No. 1343). He has also played for the Catalans Dragons in the top flight and from the Dragons at Toulouse Olympique in the Championship. In 2011, Broughton was named Fastest Man in the Super League. Background Broughton was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He is the half-brother of former Leeds Rhinos teammate Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Early career Broughton began playing rugby league for local sides Milford Marlins A.R.L.F.C. ARLFC and Queens A.R.L.F.C. and was also selected to represent the Leeds Service Area. He ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Walsh
Luke Robert Walsh (born 12 May 1987) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played for the Newcastle Knights and the Penrith Panthers in the Australian National Rugby League and for St Helens and the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. He played as a or . Playing career Walsh came to prominence at Newcastle after the retirement of Andrew Johns and injuries to Jarrod Mullen during the 2007 season. Although hampered by an ankle injury which kept him out of premier league, Walsh was able to make his début at halfback in round 12 against the Sydney Roosters. Walsh underwent surgery on his ankle at the end of the season. In mid-March 2009, Walsh signed with the Penrith Panthers, which would enable him to play for the Panthers in the 2009 season. Wearing jumper number 14, Walsh scored the opening try against the Gold Coast Titans on his Penrith debut. Walsh was named the Players' Player of the Panthers for 2011. On 28 May 2013 Walsh agreed a deal with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Bird (rugby League)
Greg Bird (born 10 February 1984) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played as a or for Australia at international level. Bird previously played for the NRL for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks and the Gold Coast Titans. He played for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League in two separate spells, having previously played for the French club in 2009. He is a NSW Country, New South Wales State of Origin, Prime Minister's XIII and Indigenous All Stars representative. Background Bird was born in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. He played junior football for the West Maitland Red Dogs and Maitland Pumpkin Pickers before being signed by the Newcastle Knights. He played for the Knights' Harold Matthews and SG Ball teams before being signed by the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In 2001, while playing for Rutherford Technology High School, Bird was selected for the Australian Schoolboys team and captained the side. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jesse Sene-Lefao
Jesse Sene-Lefao (born 8 December 1989) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Sheffield Eagles in the RFL Championship. Sene-Lefao has previously played for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL, plus Castleford Tigers ( Heritage № 974) in the Super League. Background Sene-Lefao was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Early years Sene-Lefao is nephew of West Tigers centre Tim Simona, and cousin of North Queensland Cowboys centre Matthew Wright. Sene-Lefao is of Samoan descent. Sene-Lefao played his junior football for the Penrith Brothers before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. Sene-Lefao played for the Panthers' NYC team in 2008 and 2009, scoring 15 tries in 38 games. Playing career 2013 In 2013, Sene-Lefao joined the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. He made his NRL debut in the opening round of the season against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, playing off the interchange b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Moors
Junior Moors (born 30 July 1986) is a Samoa international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship. He previously played for the Penrith Panthers, Wests Tigers and the Melbourne Storm in the NRL. Background Moors was born in Auckland, New Zealand, and moved to Australia and was educated at Patrician Brothers' College, Blacktown. Moors played his junior football for Cambridge Park RLFC before being signed by the Penrith Panthers. He played for the Panthers' Premier League reserve-grade team in 2006. Club career Penrith Panthers In Round 1 of the 2007 NRL season he made his NRL debut for the Panthers against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. In a 2009 pre-season trial, Moors suffered a broken ankle which stopped him from playing first-grade that season. Wests Tigers In September 2009, Moors signed a one-year contract with the Wests Tigers starting in 2010, with the Tigers having an option to extend his contract for a furthe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Roberts (rugby League)
Benjamin Tapuloa Roberts (born 8 July 1985) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a or for the Castleford Tigers ( Heritage № 955) in the Super League. He is a former New Zealand and Samoan international. Background Roberts was born in Westmead, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Samoan and New Zealand descent and is the cousin of soccer players Tim Cahill and Chris Cahill. Roberts was educated at John Therry Catholic High School, Rosemeadow. He then studied at Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield, alongside former Sharks centre Dean Collis where he represented 2003 Australian Schoolboys. Playing career Joining the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in 2006 as a five-eighth, Roberts was originally recruited from Western Suburbs Magpies before became a regular member of the NSWRL Premier League team. In 2007, he has started in halfback in the early rounds due to injury to regular playmaker Brent Sherwin. With Sherwin's return from injury a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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