Jordan Walne (born 28 December 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays in the second-row for the Barrow Raiders in the Betfred Championship. He has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League, plus Oldham RLFC (Heritage № 1315) on dual-registration.

Jordan Walne
Personal information
Full nameJordan Walne
Born (1992-12-28) 28 December 1992 (age 31)
Greater Manchester, England
Height6 ft 0 in (182 cm)
Weight15 st 13 lb (101 kg)
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Loose forward, Prop
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2013–17 Salford Red Devils 58 4 0 0 16
2013(DRTooltip Super League#Dual registration) Oldham 1 0 0 0 0
2013(DRTooltip Super League#Dual registration) Workington Town 8 3 0 0 12
2016(DRTooltip Super League#Dual registration) North Wales Crusaders 2 0 0 0 0
2017(DRTooltip Super League#Dual registration) Halifax R.L.F.C. 2 0 0 0 0
2017(DRTooltip Super League#Dual registration) Oldham 1 1 0 0 4
2018 Hull Kingston Rovers 8 0 0 0 0
2018(DRTooltip Super League#Dual registration) York City Knights 5 1 0 0 4
2018(loan) Leigh Centurions 8 3 0 0 12
2019– Barrow Raiders 13 1 0 0 4
Total 106 13 0 0 52
Source: [1][2]
As of 1 June 2019

Background edit

He is the brother of fellow rugby league footballer, Adam Walne. As an amateur he played for the Leyland Warriors, based at Malt Kiln Fold, Leyland.

Senior career edit

Salford Red Devils (2013-17) edit

2013 edit

Walne made his senior début for Salford on 21 April 2013, in a Challenge Cup match against the Gloucestershire All Golds. Walne made his Super League début on 4 August 2013, in the Salford Red Devils' fixture against Huddersfield.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2018) edit

2018 edit

In October 2017, Walne signed a one-year deal to play for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.[3] It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Walne would be departing Hull Kingston Rovers following a restructure of the club's on field personnel.[4]

Leigh Centurions (2018) edit

2018 edit

It was revealed on 26 July 2018, that Walne would spend the remainder of the 2018 rugby league season at Leigh. On a loan basis from his parent-club Hull Kingston Rovers.

Walne was followed to Leigh club by two of his current Hull Kingston Rovers teammates in Will Dagger and Josh Johnson as part of the same loan deal. Walne made his Leigh début against the Sheffield Eagles on 29 July 2018, in a 34-10 triumph in the Championship league competition.

Barrow Raiders (2019 - present) edit

2019 edit

Ahead of the start of the 2019 rugby league season, Walne signed a one-year contract to play for the Barrow Raiders. Walne made his début for the Barrow Raiders on 3 February 2019, in an 18-22 victory over Batley. Walne scored his first try for the Barrow Raiders on 24 March 2019, during a 26-33 defeat by Swinton.

Dual-registration edit

Walne has featured on dual-registration for several clubs including, Oldham (two separate registrations, 2013 and 2017), Workington Town, North Wales Crusaders, Halifax R.L.F.C. and the York City Knights.[citation needed]

References edit

  1. ^ Love Rugby League
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Tommy Lee and Jordan Walne: Hull KR sign St Helens hooker and Salford prop". BBC Sport. 25 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Mass exodus at Hull Kingston Rovers". 10 October 2018.

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