Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1998)

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For the Australian former rugby league footballer, see Cameron Smith (rugby league, born 1983).

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For other people named Cameron Smith, see Cameron Smith (disambiguation).
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Personal information
Born (1998-11-07) 7 November 1998 (age 25)
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 16 st 7 lb (105 kg)
Playing information
Position Loose forward, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016– Leeds Rhinos 101 10 1 0 42
2017(loan) → Bradford Bulls 11 1 0 0 4
2018(loan) → Featherstone Rovers 1 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → Featherstone Rovers 5 2 0 0 8
Total 118 13 1 0 54
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019 England Knights 1 0 0 0 0
As of 26 September 2022
Source: [1][2]

Cameron Smith (born 7 November 1998) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward and second-row for the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League[3] and the England Knights at international level.[4]

Smith has spent time on loan from Leeds at the Bradford Bulls and Featherstone Rovers in the Championship.

Early life

Smith was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. He is the brother of fellow professional player Daniel Smith.[5]

Smith attended Castleford Academy in a period from 2010 - 2015. He then furthered his education at NEW College, Pontefract by taking BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in sport. He captained his high school side Castleford Academy to win the National Cup, Yorkshire Cup and the Wakefield district cup.

Smith's youth career saw him play for his local team Castleford Panthers where he made over 60 appearances for the club.[citation needed]

Playing career

Leeds Rhinos

In 2013 Leeds approached Smith to join their academy team. Smith then went on to take the captaincy band for the Under 16's and England Under 16's

Smith made his début for Leeds from the interchange bench in their loss against Wakefield Trinity which ended 14-6. He then later featured against the Hunslet Hawks again from the interchange bench in a thrilling 22-18 victory. Smith's latest venture with Leeds was his trip to Florida where he gained another cap against USA Pioneers. On 24 September 2022, Smith played for Leeds in their 24-12 loss to St Helens RFC in the 2022 Super League Grand Final.[6]

International career

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.[7]

References

  1. ↑ RLP
  2. ↑ loverugbyleague
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  5. ↑ Leeds Rhinos: Memorable night if not result admits débutant Smith
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External links

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