Craig Kopczak


Craig Kopczak is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Wakefield Trinity in the Betfred Super League.
He previously played for the Bradford Bulls in the Super League, and on loan from Bradford Bulls at Halifax in 2008's National League One. Kopczak has also played for the Huddersfield Giants and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League.

Background

Craig Kopczak was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
Craig is married to Victoria and they have two children, Poppy & Harvey.
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Playing career

Bradford Bulls

Kopczak made his Bradford Bulls début in 2006. He spent at period in 2008 on loan at Halifax, and later established himself as an important first-team player for Bradford. He scored his first try for the club against St. Helens in 2008, and scored his first career hat-trick against Wakefield Trinity

Huddersfield Giants

Kopczak signed a 3-year deal with Huddersfield Giants after he left Bradford Bulls. He played for the club for three years and was a member of the team that won the League Leaders' Shield in 2013.

Salford

Kopczak joined Salford Red Devils ahead of the 2016 Super League season.

Statistics

SeasonAppearanceTriesGoalsD/GPoints
2006 Bradford20000
2007 Bradford40000
2008 Bradford170000
2009 Bradford261004
2010 Bradford292008
2011 Bradford2860024
2012 Bradford172008
2013 Huddersfield3040016
2014 Huddersfield271004
2015 Huddersfield311004
2016 Salford940016
Total217210084

Wales

Although born in England, Craig represents Wales at international level due to his heritage. He made his Wales début in 2007, and scored his first Wales try in a match against England in 2009.
He featured for Wales in the 2011 Four Nations.
He was Wales player of the tournament during the Four Nations, whilst also winning Bradford's Player of the Year 2011.
He captained Wales in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and 2015 European Cup. He captained the team again in the following year's 2017 World Cup qualifiers.
Craig retired from International Rugby League in 2018
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