Craig Hall (rugby league, born 1988)

Craig David Hall (born 21 February 1988), also known by the nickname of ""Hally", is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a back for Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship.[2][3]

Craig Hall
Personal information
Full nameCraig David Hall
Born (1988-02-21) 21 February 1988[1]
Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1]
Weight14 st 11 lb (94 kg)[1]
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre, Fullback, Stand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2007–10 Hull F.C. 77 47 31 0 250
2009(loan) → Widnes Vikings 5 1 31 1 67
2011–14 Hull Kingston Rovers 80 42 41 2 252
2015–16 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 40 17 40 0 148
2017 Toronto Wolfpack 25 25 171 0 442
2018 Leigh Centurions 20 21 11 0 106
2018(loan) → Hull Kingston Rovers 8 14 17 0 90
2019 Hull Kingston Rovers 30 12 23 0 94
2020– Featherstone Rovers 0 0 0 0 0
Total 285 179 365 3 1449
As of 13 October 2019
Source: [2][3]

He played for Hull F.C. in the Super League, and on loan from Hull F.C. at the Widnes Vikings in the Championship. He then played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League, before moving to the play for the Toronto Wolfpack in Kingstone Press League 1. He moved to the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship, before moving from Leigh to Hull KR on loan ahead of a permanent return to Craven Park. Hall agreed to play for Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship, on loan from Hull Kingston Rovers, before making the deal permanent.

Background

Hall was born in Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England.

Personal life

He is the son of the rugby league footballer; David Hall.

Playing career

Early career

Hall is a product of the Hull F.C. Academy System.

Previous clubs

Hall has previously played for the Leigh Centurions, Toronto Wolfpack, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Widnes Vikings and Hull F.C..

Playing positions

He primarily plays on the wing, but he can also play as a centre and fullback, he has also occasionally featured as a stand-off and scrum-half.

Hull F.C. (2007-10)

Hall broke into the Hull F.C. first-team in 2007, after progressing through Hull F.C.'s Academy.

He remained at the club until 2010. He later joined cross-city rivals Hull Kingston Rovers.

Hall in action for Hull F.C. during his time at the club

Widnes Vikings (2009)

Hall had a short loan-spell at the Widnes Vikings during the 2009 season.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2011-14)

Hall played for four seasons at Hull Kingston Rovers during 2011-14. (His first-spell at the club)

Wakefield Trinity (2015-16)

After leaving Hull Kingston Rovers, Craig moved to the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats ahead of the 2015 Super League season.

Hall spent two-years with the West Yorkshire club, before signing with the Toronto Wolfpack.

Toronto Wolfpack (2017)

In July 2016, Hall along side Liam Kay, was announced as the first signings for the rugby league franchise the Toronto Wolfpack.[4]

He was later named as the team's inaugural captain for their debut campaign, for the 2017 League 1 season.

Leigh Centurions (2018)

Hall signed a two-year deal with the Leigh Centurions in November 2017.[5]

But his stay at the Leigh Centurions was cut short in July 2018, due to the club facing financial difficulties and choosing to reduce their salary cap by moving a whole host of players to different clubs.

With Craig linking back-up with one of his former clubs in Hull Kingston Rovers, on a loan-deal agreement until the end of the 2018 season.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2018 - 2019)

It was revealed on 26 July 2018, that Hall would be returning to Hull Kingston Rovers for the remainder of the 2018 rugby league season, on a loan basis from the Leigh Centurions.

The loan-deal which involved Hall moving to the east Hull club, also saw his fellow Leigh Centurions' teammate Ben Crooks come over with him in the same move.

After a four-year exodus from the east Hull outfit, Hall would be embarking on his second-spell with one of his home town clubs.

On the 27 July 2018, just a day after joining Hull Kingston Rovers, Hall made his second début for the club on a rain-swept evening against Hull F.C., in the final round of the regular Super League season.

Hall marked his return to Hull Kingston Rovers by scoring two tries and kicking a goal in the 'Hull Derby.' In which Robins claimed a thrilling 16-20 victory over their cross-city rivals.

Hall picked up the Sky Sports' 'Man-of-the-Match' Award for his brilliant effort at the KCOM Stadium.

It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Hall would be staying at Hull Kingston Rovers following a short loan-spell from the Leigh Centurions, after signing a new one-year contract.[6]

Toronto Wolfpack

Hull Kingston Rovers

References
  1. "Craig Hall Wakefield Wildcats". www.superleague.co.uk. Rugby Football League. 2015. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
  2. "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  3. "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
  4. Toronto make double signing
  5. "Centurions sign Craig Hall on two-year deal". Leigh Centurions. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  6. "Hall staying on at Hull Kingston Rovers". 10 October 2018.
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