Mark Percival


Mark Percival is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for St Helens in the Super League. He made his début for Saints in 2013, winning the Super League Grand Final with the club in 2014. He has also represented England at international level, winning his first cap in 2016.

Background

Percival was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England.
Percival played junior rugby for Halton Hornets before joining St Helens' academy side.

Club career

Percival made his first team début against Leeds Rhinos on 1 March 2013.
St Helens reached the 2014 Super League Grand Final, and Percival was selected to play at centre in their 14–6 victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
In April 2017, Percival signed a new four-year contract with Saints. He was named in the Super League Dream Team for the first time at the end of the 2017 season.
He played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final victory over the Salford Red Devils at Old Trafford.

International career

In 2012, Percival was selected in the England Academy squad for their tour to Australia.
Percival was selected in England's 24-man squad for the 2016 Four Nations, and made his international début in a pre-tournament warm-up game against France.
In October 2017 he was selected in the England squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. He made his only appearance of the tournament in the final group game against France, scoring a try in a 36–6 win.
In 2018 he was selected for England against France at the Leigh Sports Village.