Kyle Shelford

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Kyle Shelford
Personal information
Born (1996-09-13) 13 September 1996 (age 25)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 5 lb (85 kg)
Playing information
PositionLoose forward, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Wigan Warriors 1 0 0 0 0
2016(loan) → Swinton Lions 1 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) → Workington Town 6 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Swinton Lions 34 4 0 0 16
2019–20 Rochdale Hornets 6 1 0 0 4
2020– Warrington Wolves 1 0 0 0 0
Total 49 5 0 0 20
As of 10 March 2021
Source: [1][2]

Kyle Shelford (born 13 September 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward and hooker for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

He previously played for the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.[3]

Background[]

Shelford was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

He is the son of former late New Zealand international Adrian Shelford.[4]

Career[]

Wigan Warriors[]

In 2016 Shelford played once for Wigan[5] and once for Swinton on dual registration.[6] In 2017, Shelford joined Workington Town on a season-long loan deal.[7] In October 2017 he signed for Swinton.[6]

Swinton Lions[]

Shelford played part-time for Swinton after leaving Wigan

Rochdale Hornets[]

On 21 Jun 2019 it was reported that he had signed for Rochdale Hornets in the RFL League 1[8]

Warrington Wolves[]

On 26 Jan 2020 it was reported that he had signed for Warrington Wolves in the Super League on a part-time contract[9]

In Sep 2020 Shelford made his Super League debut for the Warrington Wolves vs Salford Red Devils.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ RLP
  2. ^ loverugbyleague
  3. ^ "Shorrocks backed to be 'future half'". Wigan Today. 2016-08-24. Retrieved 2016-09-14.
  4. ^ Shelford: I wish dad was here to see debut
  5. ^ "Shelford Departs". Wigan Warriors. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Lions land Shelford from Wigan Warriors!". Swinton Lions. 24 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Duo Join Workington". Wigan Warriors. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Rugby League: Hornets land Shelford". Rochdale Online. 21 Jun 2019. Retrieved 23 Jan 2021.
  9. ^ "Warrington Wolves sign ex-Wigan forward Kyle Shelford from Rochdale". Warrington Guardian. 26 Jan 2020. Retrieved 23 Jan 2021.
  10. ^ "Super League: Salford Red Devils 20-18 Warrington Wolves". BBC Sport. 29 September 2020.

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