Jake Connor

Jake Connor (born 18 October 1994) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off or fullback for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League, and England and Great Britain at international level.

He has also played as a centre and scrum-half in his career.

He started his career at Huddersfield Giants after coming through their Academy, spending time on loan at Batley in the Championship and Oldham in League 1. He signed for Hull F.C. in 2017 and returned to Huddersfield for the 2023 season.

Background

Connor was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. His paternal grandfather is from Trinidad.

Career

Huddersfield

Connor is a graduate of Huddersfield's academy system and made his Super League début for the Giants on 7 September 2013 in a match against local rivals Bradford Bulls.

Connor played just one match on dual registration with Championship club Batley Bulldogs in the club's 2014 defeat away at Leigh Centurions.

Connor was dual registered with Oldham and played twice for the club, his début being the club's 2015 home encounter with York City Knights at Whitebank Stadium.

Hull F.C.

Connor signed for Hull F.C. for the 2017 season.

He played in the 2017 Challenge Cup Final victory over Wigan at Wembley Stadium.

Connor played 16 games for Hull F.C. in the 2020 Super League season including the club's semi-final defeat against Wigan.

Connor played 18 games for Hull F.C. in the 2021 Super League season where they missed the playoffs finishing 8th on the table. In round 1 of the 2022 Super League season, Connor was sent off in Hull FC's victory over Wakefield Trinity.

It was announced that Connor was returning to Huddersfield in October 2022.

Return to Huddersfield

In round 6 of the 2023 Super League season, Connor made his second club debut for Huddersfield in their 14-12 loss against St Helens R.F.C. Connor played 21 games in the 2023 Super League season as Huddersfield finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.

International career

Connor made his England debut against New Zealand at Mile High Stadium in Denver in 2018 and scored on his debut.

Connor was named at scrum-half for England's post-season friendly against France at the Leigh Sports Village on 17 October 2018.

He was selected in England 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.

He was selected in the squad for the 2019 Great Britain Lions tour of the Southern Hemisphere.

On 25 June 2021 he played for the Combined Nations All Stars in their 26-24 victory over England, staged at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington, as part of England’s 2021 Rugby League World Cup preparation.

References

External links

• Hull F.C. profile
• SL profile