Toby King


Toby King is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. He has played for Ireland and the England Knights at international level.
He has spent time on loan from Warrington at the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship.

Background

King was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Toby is the younger brother of George King, and they played amateur rugby league together at Meltham All Blacks. They were spotted by the Wires’ Yorkshire scout Tommy Gleeson after both appeared for Huddersfield.

Warrington

King was promoted to Warrington first team squad in 2014. King made his début in July 2014 during a 72–10 victory over London, which was his only appearance in 2014. King next appeared in April 2015, scoring twice in an 80–0 rout against Wakefield Trinity.
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 2019 Challenge Cup Final victory over St. Helens at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2018 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

International career

In 2016 he was called up to the Ireland squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup European Pool B qualifiers.
In 2018 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. King also played against PNG at the Oil Search National Football Stadium.
In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.