Richard Johnson (born 19 December 1985) is an English professional

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footballer who played in the 2000s. He has played for the

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and on

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from the Bradford Bulls at Wollongong.

Playing career

Johnson was born in

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, England. He is one of three rugby playing brothers, who have all donned the Bulls shirt at Academy level. Richard joined Bradford Bulls straight from school and has been there for the last six years. In 2007 he was honoured with the captaincy of the Under 21s. Johnson made his début against

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on 8 August 2008. Johnson will spend 2009 season playing for Wollongong in Sydney.

Statistics

Club career

References

1985 births Living people Bradford Bulls players English people of Welsh descent English rugby league players Rugby league wingers Rugby league players from Oldham {{england-rugbyleague-bio-stub