Paul McShane (rugby league)

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Paul McShane
Paul McShane Castleford.jpg
Personal information
Born (1989-11-19) 19 November 1989 (age 32)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight13 st 1 lb (83 kg)[1]
Playing information
PositionHooker, Scrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2009–13 Leeds Rhinos 64 14 0 0 56
2010(loan) → Hull F.C. 4 0 0 0 0
2012(loan) → Widnes Vikings 11 3 4 0 20
2013(loan) → Hunslet Hawks 1 0 2 0 4
2014–15 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 51 6 0 0 24
2015– Castleford Tigers 161 25 52 2 202
Total 292 48 58 2 306
As of 18 June 2021
Source: [2][3]

Paul McShane (born 19 November 1989) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or occasional scrum-half for the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 961) in the Super League.

He is the current 2020 Man of Steel.

He has previously played for the Leeds Rhinos, and on loan from Leeds at Hull F.C., Widnes Vikings and the Hunslet Hawks. He spent two seasons at the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats before joining Castleford.

Background[]

McShane was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career[]

Leeds Rhinos[]

McShane was captain of Merlyn Rees High School team. He joined the Leeds Academy from Hunslet Hawks in 2006. He was named Junior Academy Player of the Year in 2007[4] & kicked five goals in their Grand Final win over St. Helens.

McShane was named in the England U18 Academy squad to tour Australia in June 2008.

McShane signed a five-year contract with Leeds in July 2008, keeping him at the club until at least 2013.[5]

McShane coming off the field for the Leeds Rhinos in Florida in 2009

He made his first team début on the opening day of the 2009 Super League season against Crusaders at Headingley.[6] He made two further appearances in 2009, including his first start against Warrington Wolves.[7]

McShane was a replacement in the Leeds side that won the 2012 World Club Challenge, beating Manly-Warringah 26-12.[8]

Hull FC (loan)[]

In April 2010, McShane signed for Hull F.C. on a one-month loan deal.[9] He made 4 appearances for the club.[7] McShane made a further 9 Super League appearances for Leeds in 2010. He also scored his first try, against Harlequins RL.[10]

McShane playing for Hull FC in 2010

Widnes Vikings (loan)[]

In May 2012, Widnes Vikings signed McShane on a loan deal for the rest of the season.[11] McShane made 11 appearances during this period, scoring 3 tries and kicking 4 goals.[7]

Hunslet Hawks (loan)[]

McShane played for the Hunslet Hawks on loan during 2013.

Return to Leeds Rhinos[]

McShane playing for the Leeds Rhinos in 2013

In 2013, McShane made 23 appearances for Leeds. However, at the end of the season, Leeds agreed to release McShane from his contract and placed him on the transfer list.[12]

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats[]

McShane was signed by Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in November 2013.[13]

McShane playing for Wakefield in December 2014

Castleford Tigers[]

In July 2015, McShane joined Castleford on a two-and-a-half-year contract as part of a deal that saw Scott Moore move the other way on loan.[14] He made his club début against Hull F.C. in the first game of the Super 8s.

McShane was ever-present for Castleford in the 2016 season, appearing in every game.[7] He was an integral part of the 2017 squad that won the League Leaders' Shield and he played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final defeat by Leeds at Old Trafford.[15][16][17]

McShane was named Castleford Tigers' 3rd Place 2017 Player of the Year.[18]

McShane had an outstanding personal season for Castleford in 2018. He dominated the club's end-of-season awards, being recognised as the Fans' Player of the Year, Directors' Player of the Year, Players' Player of the Year, and 1st Place Player of the Year.[19]

Since signing for Castleford, McShane has improved and become a fans' favourite. He has made the majority of his appearances at hooker but has covered at halfback.

In November 2020, McShane was voted Rugby League's 2020 Man of Steel.[20]

On 17 July 2021, he played for Castleford in their 2021 Challenge Cup Final loss against St. Helens.[21]

International[]

McShane was named in Shaun Wane's first England squad in March 2020

Club statistics[]

Year Club Competition Appearances Tries Goals Drop goals Points
2009 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos Super League 3 0 0 0 0
2010 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos Super League 9 1 0 0 4
2010 Hullcolours.svg Hull FC Super League 4 0 0 0 0
2011 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos Super League 18 5 0 0 20
2012 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos Super League 10 1 0 0 4
2012 Widnes colours.svg Widnes Vikings Super League 11 3 4 0 20
2013 Rhinoscolours.svg Leeds Rhinos Super League 24 7 0 0 28
2013 Hunsletcolours.svg Hunslet Hawks Championship 1 0 2 0 4
2014 Wcatscolours.svg Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Super League 27 3 0 0 12
2015 Wcatscolours.svg Wakefield Trinity Wildcats Super League 24 3 0 0 12
2015 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 6 0 0 0 0
2016 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 32 7 4 0 36
2017 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 33 4 17 0 50
2018 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 31 8 10 0 52
2019 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 28 1 12 0 28
2020 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 18 2 0 0 4
2021 Castleford colours.svg Castleford Tigers Super League 1 0 1 1 3
Club career total [22][23] 280 45 50 1 277

References[]

  1. ^ "Leeds Rhinos Players & Coaches 1st Team". web page. Leeds Rhinos. 2011. Retrieved 15 June 2011.
  2. ^ loverugbyleague
  3. ^ Rugby League Project
  4. ^ Daly, Phil (8 October 2007). "ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS REVEALED". Leeds Rhinos. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Leeds secure four academy stars". 17 July 2008. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Leeds 28-6 Celtic Crusaders". 6 February 2009. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  7. ^ a b c d "Paul McShane - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  8. ^ "Leeds Rhinos 26-12 Manly Sea Eagles". 17 February 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  9. ^ Correspondent (21 April 2010). "Hull sign Rhino McShane on loan". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Harlequins 22-42 Leeds". 12 June 2010. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  11. ^ "Widnes Vikings take Leeds Rhinos hooker Paul McShane on loan". 31 May 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  12. ^ "Paul McShane: Leeds Rhinos agree to transfer list hooker". 2 November 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Wakefield Wildcats sign Paul McShane from Leeds Rhinos". 28 November 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  14. ^ "Hookers trade places". Castleford Tigers. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  15. ^ "Castleford 6-24 Leeds: Grand Final 2017 – as it happened". Guardian. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  16. ^ "Grand Final 2017: Castleford 6-24 Leeds Rhinos". BBC Sport. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  17. ^ "Danny McGuire guides Leeds to Grand Final success over Castleford". Guardian. 7 October 2017. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
  18. ^ "2017 Winners". Castleford Tigers. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  19. ^ "2018 Awards Winners". Castleford Tigers. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
  20. ^ "Season Review Castleford". www.superleague.co.uk.
  21. ^ "Challenge Cup: St Helens beat Castleford 26-12 for first Wembley victory since 2008". www.bbc.co.uk.
  22. ^ loverugbyleague
  23. ^ Rugby League Project

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