Rob Butler (rugby league)

Rob Butler (born 15 May 1998) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a prop forward for the Warrington Wolves in the Betfred Super League and the England Knights at international level.[3]

Rob Butler
Personal information
Full nameRobert Butler
Born (1998-05-15) 15 May 1998
Rochester, Kent, England
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2017–20 London Broncos 40 3 0 0 12
2017(loan) → London Skolars 3 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) → London Skolars 14 2 0 0 8
2018(loan) → Coventry Bears 1 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → Coventry Bears 1 1 0 0 4
2021– Warrington Wolves 0 0 0 0 0
Total 59 6 0 0 24
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019– England Knights 1 0 0 0 0
As of 3 December 2020
Source: [1][2]

He has previously played for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship and the Super League, and has spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars and the Coventry Bears in League 1.

Background

Butler was born in Rochester, Kent, England.

Career

London Broncos

In 2018 Butler made his professional debut for the London Broncos against the Toronto Wolfpack in Round 4 of the Championship.

Warrington Wolves

On 24 November 2020 it was announced that Butler had signed for the Warrington Wolves on a 2-year deal.[4]

International career

He was called up to the England Knights training squad in July 2019.[5]

In 2019 he made his international debut for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[6]

References
  1. Love Rugby League
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "England Knights v Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  4. "RISING STAR ROB BUTLER JOINS THE WIRE". www.warringtonwolves.com. Retrieved 17 Dec 2020.
  5. https://www.rugby-league.com/article/55858/teenage-trio-called-up-by-england-knights
  6. "England Knights vs Jamaica". WWOS. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
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