Niall Evalds


Niall Evalds is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Salford Red Devils in the Super League and the England Knights at international level.
He has spent time on loan from Salford at Oldham in Championship 1, and the Barrow Raiders and Halifax in the Championship.
In May 2020, Salford Director Paul King stated that Evalds had rejected the opportunity to extend his contract with the Red Devils into 2021.
It was later discovered that the crack full back had preferred to take up a deal with long term admirers Castleford Tigers under the tutelage of renowned English Coach Daryl Powell; famed for developing quality players into international ones.

Early life

Evalds was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. He is of Latvian descent through his paternal grandfather Jānis, who settled in Halifax during World War II.

Career

Evalds made his début in 2013 against the Catalans Dragons.
He became Salford Red Devils leading Super League try scorer when he scored his 66th try in the competition against London Broncos in 2019.
He played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final defeat by St. Helens at Old Trafford.

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad. Later that year he was selected for the England Knights on their tour of Papua New Guinea. He played against Papua New Guinea at the Lae Football Stadium.
In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.