George King (rugby league)


George King is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League.
He previously played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League, and on loan from Warrington at the North Wales Crusaders in Championship 1 and the Rochdale Hornets in the Betfred Championship.

Background

King was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

George is the older brother of Toby King: they both played their amateur rugby league at Meltham All Blacks, and George additionally played for Siddal. They were spotted by the Wires’ Yorkshire scout Tommy Gleeson after both appeared for Huddersfield.
In 2016 he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.

Warrington Wolves

King was promoted to Warrington Wolves first team squad in 2014. His Super League début was against Bradford Bulls in June 2014.
He played in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2016 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
He played in the 2018 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Catalans Dragons at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2018 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.