Zak Hardaker
Zak Hardaker (born 17 October 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback, centre, or winger. He has played for several clubs in the Super League and has represented England at the international level.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Zak Hardaker was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. He began playing rugby league at a young age and showed significant promise, which led to his early recruitment into professional rugby.
Club Career[edit | edit source]
Featherstone Rovers[edit | edit source]
Hardaker started his professional career with the Featherstone Rovers in the Championship. His impressive performances earned him the Championship Young Player of the Year award in 2010.
Leeds Rhinos[edit | edit source]
In 2011, Hardaker signed with the Leeds Rhinos in the Super League. During his time with Leeds, he won multiple Super League Grand Finals and was awarded the Man of Steel Award in 2015, recognizing him as the best player in the league.
Penrith Panthers[edit | edit source]
In 2016, Hardaker had a brief stint with the Penrith Panthers in the NRL in Australia. However, he returned to England later that year.
Castleford Tigers[edit | edit source]
Hardaker joined the Castleford Tigers in 2017 and played a key role in their successful season, which saw them finish top of the Super League table. However, his time at Castleford was marred by off-field issues.
Wigan Warriors[edit | edit source]
In 2018, Hardaker signed with the Wigan Warriors. He continued to showcase his skills and contributed significantly to the team's performances.
Return to Leeds Rhinos[edit | edit source]
In 2022, Hardaker returned to the Leeds Rhinos, aiming to recapture his previous form and help the team achieve further success.
International Career[edit | edit source]
Hardaker has represented the England national rugby league team on multiple occasions. He made his international debut in 2012 and has since been a regular selection for the national team, participating in various international tournaments.
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Hardaker's career has been marked by both on-field success and off-field controversies. Despite facing several challenges, he has remained a prominent figure in rugby league.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Rugby league positions
- Super League
- Leeds Rhinos
- Castleford Tigers
- Wigan Warriors
- England national rugby league team
Categories[edit | edit source]
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