Josh Hodgson

Josh Hodgson

Personal information
Full name	Josh Hodgson
Born	31 October 1989 Hull, England
Height	180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	97 kg (15 st 4 lb)[1][2]
Playing information
Position	Hooker
Club
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
2009	Hull F.C.	2	0	0	0	0
2010–14	Hull KR	132	33	0	0	132
2015–	Canberra Raiders	25	2	0	0	8
	Total	159	35	0	0	140
Representative
Years	Team	Pld	T	G	FG	P
2012	England Knights	2	1	0	0	4
2014–15	England	6	2	0	0	8
As of 14 November 2015
Source: Rugby League Project, Love Rugby League

Josh Hodgson (born 31 October 1989 in Hull) is an English rugby league player for Canberra Raiders in the NRL. He previously played for Hull KR and Hull FC in the Super League. His position of choice is Hooker.

Playing Career

Hull FC

Hodgson began his career at amateur side East Hull ARLFC, and followed in his father's footsteps by signing professionally for Hull FC. Hodgson represented England at Under 17's and 18's level, and progressed through the club's academy ranks to make his Super League debut in 2009.

Hull Kingston Rovers

In September 2009 Hodgson signed for Hull Kingston Rovers.^[3] 2013 was arguably Hodgson's finest year to date, the season resulted in him making it a clean sweep at the club's End of Season year awards, picking up all the major honours. The departure of Michael Dobson at the end of the 2013 season meant that Hodgson, along with scrum-half Travis Burns, was named co-captains for the 2014 season.

Canberra Raiders

On 4 August 2014, it was announced that Hodgson has agreed a deal to sign for NRL side Canberra Raiders for the 2015 season on a two-year deal. Canberra had to pay Hull KR a six-figure sum for Hodgson's services.

International career

In 2012, Hodgson was called up to the England Knights squad to play Ireland, where he scored a debut try. In October 2013, he was named captain of England Knights while being first standby for the senior squad. In 2014, Hodgson was selected for the England squad for the 2014 Four Nations in Australia. In 2015, Hodgson was named in the 24-man England team that will take on New Zealand in a three match test-series held in England. Beforehand England took on France in a test match held in Leigh. Josh scored a try in England's try scoring rout over their opponents.^[4]

References

1. "Josh Hodgson". Raiders. Retrieved 2015-10-13.
2. "Hull KR The Official Site of the Robins". web page. Hull Kingston Rovers RLFC. Retrieved 12 August 2011.
3. "Hull KR sign Hull hooker Hodgson". BBC Sport (BBC). 2 September 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-09.
4. "England demolish France 84-4 in record win". Skysports.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.

External links

• 2015 Canberra Raiders profile
• Hull F.C. website