Wayne Godwin

Wayne Robert Godwin (born 13 March 1982) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a hooker in the 2000s and 2010s.^[3][4][5]

Wayne Godwin

Personal information
Full name	Wayne Robert Godwin[1]
Born	(1982-03-13) 13 March 1982 (age 43) Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
Playing information
Height	5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight	13 st 8 lb (86 kg)[2]
Position	Hooker
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2001–04 Castleford Tigers 69 18 56 0 184 2005–06 Wigan Warriors 52 7 0 0 28 2007–08 Hull FC 19 4 0 0 16 2009–10 Bradford Bulls 43 7 0 0 28 2011–13 Salford Red Devils 52 6 0 0 24 2014–15 Dewsbury Rams 16 5 0 0 20 2015(loan) → Salford Red Devils 3 0 0 0 0 Total 254 47 56 0 300 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2004 England 3 1 20 0 44
Source: [3][4][5][6]

Godwin played for Castleford Tigers, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC, Bradford Bulls and Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and for Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.

Background

Godwin was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. He supported the Castleford Tigers as a child.^{[citation needed]}

Early career

Godwin turned pro in 2002, being signed from his local club Knottingley Rockware to play for Castleford until the end of 2004, making over 60 appearances.^{[citation needed]} Godwin signed a two-year deal with Wigan after Castleford's relegation at the end of 2004's Super League IX.^[7]

Goodwin was called into the England A squad for the 2004 European Challenge Cup.^{[citation needed]}

Godwin signed for Hull F.C. in 2006.^[8][9]

Bradford

Godwin signed for Bradford in 2008 and was the understudy to Terry Newton, during his time at Bradford he always wore the number 14 shirt and established himself as a fans' favourite.^{[citation needed]} During his time at Bradford he played many different positions including loose forward several times.

Mick Potter's arrival at Odsal and the arrival of the vastly experienced hooker Matt Diskin put Godwin in a position where he would be the 3rd choice hooker and would not feature in every game of the 2011 season.^{[citation needed]}

Salford

It was announced that Godwin had joined Salford due to their intended hooker, Tevita Leo Latu being refused a visa.^{[citation needed]} On Godwin's début, he scored a try but Salford still lost 13–12 to Leigh.

Dewsbury

Goodwin signed for Dewsbury for the 2014 season, playing in the Championship. On 15 March 2015, Godwin returned on a four-week loan to Salford.^{[citation needed]}

Statistics

Club career

Year	Club	Apps	Pts	T	G	DG
2001	Castleford	6	8	2	-	-
2002	Castleford	13	20	5	-	-
2003	Castleford	20	20	5	-	–
2004	Castleford	25	136	6	56	–
2005	Wigan	23	8	2	-	–
2006	Wigan	24	16	4	-	–
2007	Hull F.C.	16	4	1	-	–
2008	Bradford Bulls	12	8	2	-	–

International career

Year	Team	Matches	Tries	Goals	Drop Goals	Points
2004	England	3	1	20	0	44

Outside rugby league

In 2013, Godwin launched a clothing brand with former team mates Jamie Langley and Duane Straugheir named 'We Are Taurus'.^[10]