Denive Balmforth

Denive Balmforth (born 1 October 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or loose forward for Catalans Dragons on loan from Hull F.C. in the Super League.

Den Balmforth

Personal information
Full name	Denive Balmforth
Born	(2003-10-01) 1 October 2003 (age 21) Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	15 st 4 lb (97 kg)
Playing information
Position	Hooker, Loose forward
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2022– Hull FC 28 6 0 0 24 2023 (loan) → Newcastle Thunder 26 6 0 0 24 2024 → Swinton Lions (loan) 1 1 0 0 4 2025 → Catalans Dragons (loan) 5 2 0 0 8 Total 60 15 0 0 60
Source: [1][2] As of 25 June 2025

Playing career

Hull FC

In 2022, he made his Hull début in the Super League against Toulouse Olympique.^[3]

Swinton Lions (loan)

On 25 May 2024 it was reported that he had joined Swinton Lions on short term loan.^[4]

Catalans Dragons (loan)

On 25 June 2025 he joined the Catalans Dragons on loan.^[5]