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|source = <ref>{{Rugby league records |id=2796 |title=Morgan Smithies |access-date=4 April 2023}}</ref><ref>[http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/morgan-smithies/summary.html Rugby League Project]</ref> |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Smithies was born in [[Halifax, West Yorkshire, England]]. He attended [[The Brooksbank School]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bower |first1=Aaron |title=How cup heartbreak as a junior fuels Morgan Smithies' desire for Challenge Cup success |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/cup-pain-morgan-smithies-wigan-23490069 |website=Manchester Evening News |date=25 March 2022}}</ref> |
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Smithies was born in [[Halifax, West Yorkshire, England]]. {{citation needed|date=September 2023}} |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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===Canberra Raiders=== |
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On 31 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join [[Canberra Raiders|Canberra]] starting in the 2024 season on a three-year deal. In round 1 of the [[2024 NRL season]], Smithies made his club debut for Canberra in their victory over [[Newcastle Knights|Newcastle]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=31 Oct 2023|title=NRL told they will ‘love’ Morgan Smithies following confirmation of Canberra Raiders move: ‘He’s all action’|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/nrl-told-they-will-love-morgan-smithies-following-confirmation-of-canberra-raiders-move-hes-all-action}}</ref> |
On 31 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join [[Canberra Raiders|Canberra]] starting in the 2024 season on a three-year deal. In round 1 of the [[2024 NRL season]], Smithies made his club debut for Canberra in their victory over [[Newcastle Knights|Newcastle]].<ref>{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=31 Oct 2023|title=NRL told they will ‘love’ Morgan Smithies following confirmation of Canberra Raiders move: ‘He’s all action’|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/nrl-told-they-will-love-morgan-smithies-following-confirmation-of-canberra-raiders-move-hes-all-action}}</ref> |
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Smithies played 24 games for Canberra in the [[2024 NRL season]] as the club finished 9th on the table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2024-the-mole-season-review-canberra-raiders-analysis-exclusive-20240911-p5k9ws.html/|title=The Mole's end-of-season review: The 'wasted' enforcer Ricky Stuart must 'fire up' in 2025|website=www.nine.com.au}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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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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Morgan Smithies (born 7 November 2000) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a lock and second-row forward for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL and both England and the England Knights at international level.[3]
He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League.
Background
[edit]Smithies was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He attended The Brooksbank School.[4]
Career
[edit]Wigan Warriors
[edit]In 2019 he made his Super League début for Wigan against the Catalans Dragons.[5] He played in the 2020 Super League Grand Final which Wigan lost 8-4 against St Helens.[6] On 28 May 2022, Smithies played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield.[7] On 1 June 2022, Smithies was banned for four matches over two dangerous high tackles which occurred during Wigan's Challenge Cup final win.[8] On 14 October 2023, Smithies played in Wigan's 2023 Super League Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons.[9]
Canberra Raiders
[edit]On 31 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join Canberra starting in the 2024 season on a three-year deal. In round 1 of the 2024 NRL season, Smithies made his club debut for Canberra in their victory over Newcastle.[10] Smithies played 24 games for Canberra in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 9th on the table.[11]
International career
[edit]In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[12]
He made his full England début on 29 April 2023 in the 64-0 victory over France at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ Bower, Aaron (25 March 2022). "How cup heartbreak as a junior fuels Morgan Smithies' desire for Challenge Cup success". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The Mole's end-of-season review: The 'wasted' enforcer Ricky Stuart must 'fire up' in 2025". www.nine.com.au.
- ^ "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.