Wayne Robert Godwin (born 13 March 1982) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker in the 2000s and 2010s.[3][4][5]
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| Full name | Wayne Robert Godwin[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 13 March 1982 Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 8 lb (86 kg)[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Godwin played for Castleford Tigers, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC, Bradford Bulls and Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and for Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.
Background
editGodwin was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. He supported the Castleford Tigers as a child.[citation needed]
Early career
editGodwin turned pro in 2002, being signed from his local club Knottingley Rockware to play for Castleford until the end of 2004, making over 60 appearances.[citation needed] Godwin signed a two-year deal with Wigan after Castleford's relegation at the end of 2004's Super League IX.[7]
Goodwin was called into the England A squad for the 2004 European Challenge Cup.[citation needed]
Godwin signed for Hull F.C. in 2006.[8][9]
Bradford
editGodwin signed for Bradford in 2008 and was the understudy to Terry Newton, during his time at Bradford he always wore the number 14 shirt and established himself as a fans' favourite.[citation needed] During his time at Bradford he played many different positions including loose forward several times.
Mick Potter's arrival at Odsal and the arrival of the vastly experienced hooker Matt Diskin put Godwin in a position where he would be the 3rd choice hooker and would not feature in every game of the 2011 season.[citation needed]
Salford
editIt was announced that Godwin had joined Salford due to their intended hooker, Tevita Leo Latu being refused a visa.[citation needed] On Godwin's début, he scored a try but Salford still lost 13–12 to Leigh.
Dewsbury
editGoodwin signed for Dewsbury for the 2014 season, playing in the Kingstone Press Championship. On 15 March 2015, Godwin returned on a four-week loan to Salford.[citation needed]
Statistics
editClub career
edit| Year | Club | Apps | Pts | T | G | DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 |  Castleford |
6 | 8 | 2 | - | - |
| 2002 | Castleford |
13 | 20 | 5 | - | - |
| 2003 | Castleford |
20 | 20 | 5 | - | – |
| 2004 | Castleford |
25 | 136 | 6 | 56 | – |
| 2005 |  Wigan |
23 | 8 | 2 | - | – |
| 2006 | Wigan |
24 | 16 | 4 | - | – |
| 2007 |  Hull F.C. |
16 | 4 | 1 | - | – |
| 2008 |  Bradford Bulls |
12 | 8 | 2 | - | – |
International career
edit| Year | Team | Matches | Tries | Goals | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  England |
3 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 44 |
Outside rugby league
editIn 2013, Godwin launched a clothing brand with former team mates Jamie Langley and Duane Straugheir named 'We Are Taurus'.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Wayne Robert Godwin". Companies House. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
- ^ "Salford City Reds". official club website. Salford City Reds. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
- ^ a b "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ a b "England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk". englandrl.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 11 March 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
- ^ Wigan stats
- ^ "Godwin completes Wigan move". BBC Sport. 13 October 2004. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Hooker Godwin agrees Hull switch". BBC Sport. 2 September 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Godwin Signs For Hull FC". Wigan Warriors. 2 September 2006. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ Heppenstall, Ross (4 April 2013). "Bradford Bulls: Jamie Langley hopes 'Beast Mode' is all the rage as he starts new clothing range". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
External links
edit- (archived by web.archive.org) Bradford Bulls profile
- (archived by web.archive.org) Castleford Tigers profile
- GODWIN TO JOIN BULLS
- The Bulls tied up the services of Wayne Godwin
- Wayne Godwin Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com