Joe Wardle Explained

Joe Wardle
Fullname:Joseph Wardle
Birth Date:1991 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Halifax, West Yorkshire, England
Height:1.85abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:92abbr=onNaNabbr=on[1]
Club1:Bradford Bulls
Year1start:2010
Appearances1:3
Tries1:0
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:0
Club2:Huddersfield Giants
Year2start:2011
Year2end:16
Appearances2:141
Tries2:62
Goals2:1
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:250
Club3:Barrow Raiders
Year3start:2011(loan)
Appearances3:3
Tries3:1
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:4
Club4:Newcastle Knights
Year4start:2017
Appearances4:17
Tries4:4
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:16
Club5:Castleford Tigers
Year5start:2018
Year5end:19
Appearances5:18
Tries5:1
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:4
Year6start:2019(loan)
Appearances6:16
Tries6:7
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:28
Club7:Huddersfield Giants
Year7start:2020
Year7end:21
Appearances7:12
Tries7:0
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:0
Year8start:2022
Year8end:23
Appearances8:27
Tries8:9
Goals8:0
Fieldgoals8:0
Points8:36
Year9start:2024
Year9end:present
Appearances9:1
Tries9:0
Goals9:0
Fieldgoals9:0
Points9:0
Yearastart:2010
Yearaend:14
Appearancesa:6
Triesa:1
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:4
Source:[2] [3] [4]
Updated:28 September 2023

Joe Wardle (born 22 September 1991) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward and is an assistant-coach for the Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1.

He previously played for the Bradford Bulls, Huddersfield[5] and the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 981) in the Super League, and the Newcastle Knights in the NRL. He spent time on loan from the Giants at the Barrow Raiders in the Championship in 2011. He has also spent time on loan from Castleford at Huddersfield in the Super League.

Background

Wardle was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.

Career

Bradford Bulls

Wardle came through the ranks at Bradford Bulls after signing from Illingworth A.R.L.F.C.[6]

Wardle made his début for the Bradford Bulls against Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup in May 2010.[7] He débuted in the Super League a week later against the Huddersfield Giants. He made his first start for the club in the next game against Crusaders RL, but suffered an injury which prevented him from establishing a regular place in the first team. He returned to play for the under-20's team after recovering from the injury, but suffered a torn quadriceps, which would keep him out of action for the rest of the season.[8] In September 2010, he rejected a new contract from Bradford, and instead signed for the Huddersfield Giants.

Huddersfield Giants

In 2011, he spent time on loan at the Barrow Raiders.[9] After performing well in the first half of the season, he was given a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of 2014.[10] In July 2013, he was rewarded with a further contract extension until 2017.[11] He was named the 2014 Huddersfield Giants season's player of the year.

Newcastle Knights

During the 2016 season, Wardle signed a contract with National Rugby League side the Newcastle Knights, starting in 2018.[12] However, he was able to gain a release in December to join the Newcastle Knights a year early ahead of the 2017 season, on a 3-year contract.[13]

He made his Newcastle Knights début in round 4 of the 2017 season against the Penrith Panthers.[14]

Castleford Tigers

Wardle only played 17 matches for the Newcastle Knights after becoming homesick and gaining a release to return to England on a 3-year contract with Super League side the Castleford Tigers.[15] [16]

Leigh Centurions

On 15 October 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Leigh Centurions in the RFL Championship[17] In round 2 of the 2023 Super League season, Wardle suffered an arm injury in the clubs 14-6 loss against the Catalans Dragons. Wardle was later ruled out for an indefinite period. In round 20 of the 2023 Super League season, Wardle made his return to the Leigh side as they were defeated by rivals Wigan 44-18.[18] Wardle played 11 games for Leigh in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished fifth on the table and qualified for the playoffs. He played in their elimination playoff loss against Hull Kington Rovers.[19]

Oldham RLFC

On 10 September 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1 on a two-year deal as player/assistant-coach.[20]

International career

In October and November 2013, he played for Scotland in their 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign.

In October and November 2014, he played in the 2014 European Cup competition.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Huddersfield Giants. web page. Huddersfield Giants. 30 June 2015.
  2. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Joe-Wardle/ loverugbyleague
  3. Web site: Joe Wardle - Career Stats & Summary. Rugby League Project. 1991-09-22. 2016-12-06.
  4. Web site: Huddersfield Giants. Giantsrl.com. 2016-12-06.
  5. News: Huddersfield Giants sign Bradford Bulls' Wardle. BBC Sport. 12 March 2014. 29 September 2010.
  6. Web site: Murphy. Connor. Bulls début next to Menzies 'amazing' for teenage centre. Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Newsquest (Yorkshire & North East) Ltd. 12 March 2014.
  7. News: Bradford Bulls 22-26 Warrington Wolves. BBC Sport. 12 March 2014. 30 May 2010.
  8. Web site: Murphy. Connor. Bradford Bulls centre Wardle recalls day his season 'fell to bits'. Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Newsquest (Yorkshire & North East) Ltd. 12 March 2014. 18 August 2010.
  9. News: Barrow Raiders snap up Huddersfield Giants trio. BBC Sport. 29 July 2015. 18 February 2011.
  10. Web site: Joe Wardle extends Huddersfield Giants contract. BBC Sport. 12 March 2014. 4 July 2011.
  11. Web site: Huddersfield Giants centre Joe Wardle extends deal. BBC Sport. 12 March 2014. 23 July 2013.
  12. Web site: ROBERT DILLON30 Sep 2016, 5:27 p.m.. Brown, Stone in talks | Newcastle Herald. Theherald.com.au. 2016-09-30. 2016-12-06.
  13. Web site: NewcastleKnights.com.au. Knights sign Joe Wardle. Zero Tackle. 2014-04-21. 2016-12-20.
  14. Web site: Updated team lists: Panthers v Knights . NRL.com . 2016-12-18 . 2017-03-24.
  15. Web site: Custom Match List - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 11 September 2017.
  16. Web site: Tigers swoop on Wardle. 11 September 2017.
  17. Web site: Love Rugby League. 15 Oct 2021. 26 Dec 2021. Joe Wardle targets promotion after making Championship move.
  18. Web site: Leigh Leopards suffer huge injury blow before Challenge Cup Final against Hull KR. www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  19. Web site: Leigh Leopards 2023 season in review. www.leighleopards.co.uk.
  20. Web site: Roughyeds. 10 Sep 2023. 28 Sep 2023. Now Joe Wardle signs as strengthening goes on.