Mark Wool


Mark Wool, also known by the nickname of "Woolly"', is a Welsh former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer. He played at representative level rugby league for Wales, and at club level for Leeds Rhinos, as a.

International honours

Mark Wool won a cap for Wales while at Leeds Rhinos in 2010, and also played for the Great Britain Community Lions with a tour to Australia, and a second tourin 2011. Mark then played for Huddersfield Giants RFL. He started his rugby league career at Valley Cougars at the age of 17; previously to this he played rugby union from the age of seven, playing for Pontyclun RFU minis and juniors and then for youth and played a few games for the first team.

Personal life

Mark is the son of Caroline and Andrew Wool. He grew up in Pontyclun, where his family still live, and attended Pontyclun Primary school and Y Pant School. He is the eldest of three siblings. When he was 19 he moved to Leeds to attend Leeds Metropolitan University. He left after deferring his second year. Mark currently lives in Leeds with his Girlfriend and their son. He currently works as general manager at The Arc in Headingley, Leeds.