Noah Hodkinson
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| Full name | Noah Hodkinson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 29 November 2005 Bolton, Greater Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Fullback, Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 31 May 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Noah Hodkinson (born 29 November 2005) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback or winger for the Wigan Warriors in the Betfred Super League.[3]
He has spent time on loan from Wigan at the Widnes Vikings and Salford in the RFL Championship.
Background
Hodkinson was born in Bolton, Greater Manchester and raised in Leigh, Greater Manchester.[4]
He played for Hindley ARLFC and Leigh Miners Rangers as a junior.[5]
He gained a Wigan Warriors scholarship in 2021 and was part of the Wigan Academy side that won the 2023 Academy Grand Final.[4]
Career
Hodkinson signed his first professional contract with Wigan in 2025,[4] and made his professional debut in February 2025 during a two week loan to Widnes Vikings against the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship.[4][6]
In February 2026 he made he played for Salford on loan in the Championship against Hunslet.[7]
In March 2026 Hodkinson made his Wigan Warriors debut in the Challenge Cup against the Bradford Bulls.[8] He scored a hat-trick for Wigan in their May 2026 round 10 Super League 38–14 victory over Bradford.[9] On 30 May 2026, he played in Wigan's 2026 Challenge Cup final victory against Hull Kingston Rovers.[10]
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Noah Hodkinson". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers' Club.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Wigan Warriors chief's amusing Noah Hodkinson admission after Wembley-sealing win - 'It seems obvious now!'
- ^ a b c d "Who is Noah Hodkinson? Wigan Warriors' next hotshot ready to make waves". Love Rugby League.
- ^ Noah Hodkinson's remarkable rise at Wigan Warriors: From rookie winger to Wembley contender
- ^ NOAH HODKINSON JOINS VIKINGS ON TWO WEEK LOAN
- ^ Wigan Warriors send five youngsters to Salford RLFC on loan
- ^ Matt Peet delivers Noah Hodkinson debut verdict after Wigan Warriors selection call
- ^ Noah Hodkinson hat-trick helps Wigan Warriors return to winning ways with Bradford Bulls victory
- ^ "Challenge Cup crowds are dwindling but rugby league must save Wembley relationship". TheGuardian.com.