Morgan Knowles

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Morgan Knowles
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Personal information
Born (1996-11-05) 5 November 1996 (age 28)
Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 15 st 2 lb (96 kg)
Playing information
Position Loose forward, Second-row
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015– St Helens 172 28 0 0 112
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015–17 Wales 4 1 0 0 4
2021–22 England 4 0 0 0 0
As of 5 November 2022
Source: [1][2]

Morgan Knowles (born 5 November 1996) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward or second-row for St Helens in the Super League.[3] He has played for both Wales & England at international level.

Background

Knowles was born in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England, and attended Ulverston Victoria High School.[4] He played junior rugby league for Barrow Island before signing for St Helens at the age of 15.[5]

Career

Knowles made his first team debut for Saints in May 2015, appearing as a substitute in a Challenge Cup game against York City Knights.[6] He established a regular place in the first team during the following year, and was rewarded with a new three-year contract at the club.[5]

He played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Warrington at Wembley Stadium.[7] Knowles played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final victory over Salford at Old Trafford.[8][9][10]

Knowles played in St Helens 2020 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan at the Kingston Communications Stadium in Hull.[11] On 17 July 2021, he played for St. Helens in their 26-12 2021 Challenge Cup Final victory over Castleford.[12] On 9 October 2021, he played in St. Helens 2021 Super League Grand Final victory over Catalans Dragons.[13] In the 2022 semi-final, Knowles was sent to the sin bin for a chicken wing tackle during St Helens 19-12 victory over Salford which sent the club into their fourth consecutive grand final. Knowles was later suspended for two matches. St Helens appealed the decision which the RFL rejected. Knowles and St Helens then put in a second appeal which was successful meaning he was free to play in the 2022 Super League Grand Final.[14] On 24 September 2022, Knowles played for St Helens in their 2022 Super League Grand Final victory over Leeds.[15] On 18 February 2023, Knowles played in St Helens 13-12 upset victory over Penrith in the 2023 World Club Challenge.[16] On 12 April 2023, Knowles was suspended for five matches and issued a £500 fine after he was placed on report for an illegal tackle during St Helens 14-6 loss to Wigan in round 8 of the competition.[17] On 22 May 2023, Knowles was suspended for two games following being red carded during the clubs Challenge Cup victory over Halifax. Knowles was sent off in the final minute of the game for a high tackle on Halifax hooker Tom Inman.[18]

Representative

On 25 June 2021 he made a try scoring début for England in their 24-26 defeat to the Combined Nations All Stars, staged at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, as part of England’s 2021 Rugby League World Cup preparation.[19]

References

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External links

Template:St Helens - 2019 Super League Grand Final winners

Template:St Helens - 2021 Challenge Cup Final winners Template:St Helens - 2021 Super League Grand Final winners Template:St Helens - 2022 Super League Grand Final winners Template:Wales 2017 Rugby League World Cup squad

Template:2019 Super League Dream Team

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