Jack Charles (rugby league)
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| Full name | Jack Charles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 30 January 2006 Salford, Greater Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 2 lb (77 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Scrum-half, Stand-off | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 6 February 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jack Charles (born 30 January 2006) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half or stand-off for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Betfred Super League.
He previously played for Hull FC in the Super League and spent time on loan from Hull at Doncaster in the RFL Championship.[3]
Background
Charles was born in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. His father Chris Charles is a former professional rugby league footballer.[4]
He played for the Beverley Braves as a junior.[5]
Charles joined FC's Academy system, and played in their under 18s side in the 2023 season.[6]
He played for the Yorkshire Origin side and the England Academy side.[7][8]
Career
Charles made his professional debut for Hull FC in March 2024 against the London Broncos in the Super League.[9]
He spent time on loan from Hull at Doncaster in the 2025 RFL Championship.[10]
Charles joined arch rivals Hull KR on a four-year deal ahead of the 2026 Super League season.[11]
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Jack Charles". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ itsrugby profile
- ^ 'I'm a rugby league nerd' Jack Charles shares love for Hull FC and sport as young half sets lofty ambitions
- ^ NextGen: Jack Charles, one of the jewels in Hull FC’s academy crown
- ^ Charles Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
- ^ FC youngster Charles commits to club
- ^ Charles & Hutchinson Named In England Academy Squad
- ^ Jack Charles ahead of London Broncos
- ^ Jack Charles' career first as Hull FC advice and Mikey Lewis motivation laid out
- ^ Charles crosses city to join Hull KR