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| Full name | Morgan Smithies | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 November 2000 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 10 lb (106 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Lock, Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Morgan Smithies (born 7 November 2000) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward and second-row forward for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL and both England and the England Knights at international level.[3]
Background
Smithies was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.
Career
Wigan Warriors
In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Catalans Dragons.[4] He played in the 2020 Super League Grand Final which Wigan lost 8-4 against St Helens.[5] On 28 May 2022, Smithies played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield.[6] On 1 June 2022, Smithies was banned for four matches over two dangerous high tackles which occurred during Wigan's Challenge Cup final win.[7] On 14 October 2023, Smithies played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[8]
Canberra Raiders
On 31 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join Canberra starting in the 2024 season on a three-year deal.[9]
International career
In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[10]
He made his full England début on 29 April 2023 in the 64-0 victory over France at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
References
- ↑ "Player Summary: Morgan Smithies". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
- ↑ Rugby League Project
- ↑ "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
- ↑ "Super League: Wigan Warriors 42-0 Catalans Dragons". BBC.
- ↑ "Super League Grand Final: Wigan 4-8 St Helens". BBC Sport.
- ↑ "Challenge Cup final: Huddersfield Giants 14-16 Wigan Warriors". www.bbc.co.uk. 26 May 2022.
- ↑ "Morgan Smithies receives four-match ban despite avoiding punishment in Wigan Warriors' Challenge Cup win". www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
- ↑ "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ "NRL told they will 'love' Morgan Smithies following confirmation of Canberra Raiders move: 'He's all action'". Love Rugby League. 31 October 2023.
- ↑ "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.