Joe Walsh (rugby league, born 1988)

Not to be confused with Joseph Walsh (rugby league).

Joe Walsh
Personal information
Full nameJoseph Walsh
Born (1988-12-25) 25 December 1988
Saddleworth, Oldham, England
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight16 st (100 kg)
Playing information
PositionLoose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2007–08 Harlequins RL 6 0 0 0 0
2008(loan) → Halifax 7 0 0 0 0
2009 Huddersfield Giants 3 1 0 0 4
2009(loan) → Sheffield Eagles 4 2 0 0 8
Total 20 3 0 0 12
Source: [1][2]

Joe Walsh (born 25 December 1988) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played for Harlequins RL and Huddersfield Giants.

He was born in Saddleworth, Oldham, Greater Manchester, and is a former Rishworth school pupil.

Walsh was part of the Leeds Rhinos academy team before joining Bradford Bulls in 2006 on a one-year deal where he also played at academy level.[3][4]

In 2007, Walsh signed a two-year deal with Harlequins[5] whose coach, Brian McDermott, stated that "Joe Walsh has been a godsend to us" following their win over Warrington Wolves.[6] While at Harlequins he spent time on loan at Halifax. He signing for Huddersfield for the 2009 season[7] and joined Sheffield Eagles on loan part way through the season.[8]

References

  1. ^ Rugby League Project (1) and Rugby League Project (2)
  2. ^ "Player Summary: Joe Walsh". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Young prop Walsh signs for Bulls". BBC Sport. 3 February 2006. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Macca out to win by any means necessary". The Telegrapgh & Argus. 25 May 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Young Londoners line up for Quins". Warrington Guardian. 1 February 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Warrington 4-17 Harlequins". BBC Sport. 19 May 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Walsh pens deal with Huddersfield". BBC Sport. 17 September 2008. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Giants v Reds: Teams". Sky Sports. 17 May 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
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