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| Full name | Jacob Wardle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 November 1998 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 2 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Centre, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jake Wardle (born 18 November 1998) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre, or winger, for the Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League, and England and the England Knights at international level.
He previously played for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League and has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at the Warrington Wolves in the top flight.
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Background
Wardle was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
He is the younger brother of fellow former Giants player Joe Wardle.[3]
Playing career
Illingworth ARLFC
Jake began his Rugby League career at amateur club Illingworth ARLFC, before signing professional forms. During this time he played in the England Youth internationals against France.[4]
Huddersfield Giants
Wardle is a product of Huddersfield's academy system,[5] and made his first team début in May 2018, scoring two tries against Widnes Vikings.[6]
In 2020, Wardle signed a new contract to stay at Huddersfield until the end of the 2023 season.[7]
Warrington Wolves (loan)
On 25 June 2022 it was announced that he would join the Warrington Wolves for the remainder of the 2022 season.[8]
Wigan Warriors
In October 2022 it was announced that Wardle had joined Wigan Warriors on a three-year deal.[9] In round 25 of the 2023 Super League season, Wardle scored a hat-trick in Wigan's 50-0 victory over Leeds.[10] On 14 October 2023, Wardle played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons. Wardle was also awarded the Harry Sunderland Trophy as man of the match.[11] On 24 February 2024, Wardle played in Wigan's 2024 World Club Challenge final victory over Penrith scoring a controversial try in the second half. The try was sent to the video referee who stated that there was insufficient evidence to show whether the ball had crossed the line however on some replays it showed the ball was short of the line.[12] On 27 March 2024, Wardle signed a five-year contract extension with Wigan to remain at the club until the end of 2029.[13]
Honours
Wigan Warriors
- Super League
- Winners (1): 2023
- League Leaders' Shield
- Winners (1): 2023
- World Club Challenge
- Winners (1): 2024
Individual
- Super League Dream Team
- Winners (1): 2023
- Harry Sunderland Trophy:
- Winners (1): 2023
References
- ^ RLP
- ^ "Player Summary: Jake Wardle". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Huddersfield promote England academy international Jacob Wardle to squad". Sky Sports. 21 October 2015. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
- ^ "Wardle joins his brother at the Giants".
- ^ "Huddersfield Giants - Rugby Super League".
- ^ "Huddersfield 28-18 Widnes: Chris Thorman ends Giants spell with welcome win". Sky Sports. 4 May 2018. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Huddersfield centre signs new deal despite NRL interest". www.seriousaboutrl.com. 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Warrington's Toby King and Huddersfield's Jake Wardle in swap deal". www.loverugbyleague.com. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Jake Wardle joins Wigan on 3 year deal". wiganwarriors.com. 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Leeds Rhinos 0-50 Wigan Warriors: Jake Wardle propels Wigan to win and back top of Super League". www.skysports.com.
- ^ Bower, Aaron (14 October 2023). "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". The Observer.
- ^ "World Club Challenge: Wigan Warriors 16-12 Penrith Panthers - Cherry and Whites crowned world champions for fifth time". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Jake Wardle: Wigan Warriors centre signs new five-year deal". www.bbc.co.uk.
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This page was last edited on 27 March 2024, at 11:09