Samuel Halsall (born 18 August 2001) is an English professional

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who plays as a or er for the

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in the

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. He previously played for the

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in the

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and has spent time on loan from

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at the

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in the Betfred Championship.

Background

Halsall played his amateur rugby league for the Shevington Sharks ARLFC.

Career

Wigan

Halsall made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for the Warriors against St Helens where Wigan went on to lose 42–0 against a much more experienced St Helens squad. Halsall started the match playing at , and became Wigan Warriors player #1104.

Newcastle Thunder

On 4 June 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the

in the

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on loan.

Huddersfield Giants

In October 2022, Halsall signed for

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on a three-year deal. In round 9 of the 2023 Super League season, Halsall scored two tries for Huddersfield in a 26-14 victory over the

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. In round 21 of the 2023 Super League season, Halsall scored a

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for Huddersfield in their 28-0 victory over Castleford. Halsall played 16 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.

Personal life

Halsall has been in a relationship with ''

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'' actress

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since 2019.

References

External links

Wigan Warriors profile
2001 births Living people English rugby league players Huddersfield Giants players Newcastle Thunder players Rugby league centres Rugby league players from Lancashire Rugby league wingers Wigan Warriors players {{England-rugbyleague-bio-stub