Mitch Clark (rugby league)
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As of 5 March 2017 Source: [1] |
Mitch Clark (born 1993) is a professional rugby league player who is currently contracted to the Hull Kingston Rovers in the RFL Championship.
Backrground
He is a New Zealander however he was born in England while his father Trevor Clark was playing for Bradford Northern after stints with Leeds Rhinos and Featherstone Rovers. He followed in his father's footsteps in 2016 when he debuted for the Bradford Bulls against Whitehaven.
Early career
Clark played in the Toyota cup u20s in 2012 with the Penrith Panthers before the competition was renamed the Holden Cup in 2013. He played in the 2013 Holden Cup Grand final victory for the Panthers over the New Zealand Warriors. Scoring a try in the 30-42 victory.
He represented New Zealand Junior Kiwis in 2013 against the Junior Kangaroos beaten 38-26 at WIN Jubilee Oval Kograh 13 October.
Doncaster
Clark spent 2015 with Doncaster.
Bradford Bulls
2016 - 2016 Season
Clark did not feature in the pre-season friendlies against Castleford Tigers and Leeds Rhinos.
He played in Round 2 (Whitehaven) to Round 12 (London Broncos). Mitch played in Round 14 (Sheffield Eagles) to Round 18 (Batley Bulldogs). He featured in the Championship Shield in Game 3 (Oldham Roughyeds) to the Final (Sheffield Eagles). Clark played in the Challenge Cup in the 4th Round (Dewsbury Rams). He scored against Workington Town (2 tries), Leigh Centurions (1 try), Oldham Roughyeds (1 try) and Dewsbury Rams (1 try).
Hull Kingston Rovers
Mitch Clark signed a 1 year deal with Hull KR for the 2017 season.[2]
2017 - 2017 Season
Clark featured in Round 1 (Bradford Bulls) to Round 4 (Oldham Roughyeds).
Statistics
Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies.
Season | Appearance | Tries | Goals | F/G | Points |
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2016 Bradford Bulls | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Total | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
References
- ↑ Bradford Bulls Website Archived 2016-02-20 at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ "Hull KR confirm captures of Bradford Bulls duo Mitch Clark and Danny Addy". Hull Daily Mail. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.