David Mills (rugby league)


David Mills, also known by the nickname of "The Beast", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Wales and Lancashire, and at club level for the Widnes Vikings, , the Hull Kingston Rovers, the Leigh Centurions, the Swinton Lions and the North Wales Crusaders, as a or.

Background

Mills was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England, he has Welsh ancestors, and eligible to play for Wales due to the grandparent rule, as he is the son of the Welsh rugby league footballer; 'Big Jim' Mills.

Playing career

He has previously played for his hometown club Widnes Vikings.
He joined Hull Kingston Rovers for the 2008 season after they avoided relegation in 2007's Super League XII.
He was named as captain of the Wales squad to face England at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
Crusaders and Castleford were interested in signing Mills due to Hull Kingston Rovers looking to release him to make way for Joel Clinton, however he joined newly formed Welsh club South Wales Scorpions.
On 14 May 2010, he returned to Harlequins in a one-month loan agreement.
Mills spent the 2011 season with Leigh Centurions, winning the 2011 Northern Rail Cup in the process before signing for Swinton Lions ahead of the 2012 season.