Gil Dudson


Gil Dudson is a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Salford Red Devils in the Betfred Super League and Wales at international level.
He played for Crusaders RL in the Super League, and on loan from Crusaders at the South Wales Scorpions in Championship 1. Dudson has also played for the Wigan Warriors and the Widnes Vikings in the top flight.

Background

Dudson was born in Trowbridge, Cardiff, Wales.

Club career

Dudson began his career at Celtic Crusaders, where he progressed through the youth ranks. He made his Super League début in the 2009 season in a fixture against Leeds. Dudson spent 2010 on loan at South Wales Scorpions, and was named in the Championship 1 team of the year at the end of the season. He returned to Crusaders in 2011 and made 12 further appearances for the club. At the end of the season, he joined Wigan Warriors along with international team-mate Ben Flower.
Dudson featured for Wigan in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium.
He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.
In January 2015, he signed for Widnes Vikings for the 2015 seasons on a two-year deal
He played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final defeat by St. Helens at Old Trafford.

International honours

Gil Dudson made his Wales début while at Celtic Crusaders in 2008.
He has since been a regular for Wales, and featured in their 2011 Four Nations campaign.
Gil played in all 3 of Wales' games in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
Gil did not play for Wales again until October 2016, where he was part of the Cymru's 2017 World Cup qualifying campaign. Gil scored a try in Wales' opening game against Serbia.