Liam Salter


Liam Salter is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or in the for the York City Knights in the Championship. He has previously played for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.

Background

Salter was born in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Early career

Salter is a product of the Hull Kingston Rovers' Academy System.

Playing positions

He primarily plays as a, but he can also play on the and in the.

Senior career

Hull Kingston Rovers (2012-18)

2012

Salter made his Hull Kingston Rovers' début on the 17 March 2012, in a 20-12 Super League defeat against the Catalans Dragons at the Stade Gilbert Brutus in Perpignan, France.

2015

He represented the club in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final.

2016

Salter suffered relegation from the Super League with Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2016 season, due to losing the Million Pound Game at the hands of the Salford Red Devils.

2017

12-months later however, Salter was part of the Hull Kingston Rovers' side that won promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking following relegation the season prior.

2018

Salter as of the 2018 season was Hull Kingston Rovers' longest-serving player.
It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Salter would be departing Hull Kingston Rovers following a restructure of the club's on field personnel.

York City Knights (2019 - present)

2019

It was revealed on 23 October 2018, that Salter had agreed a deal to play for the York City Knights in the Championship ahead of the 2019 season.
Salter made his début for the York City Knights against the Toronto Wolfpack on 3 February 2019, the game played at Bootham Crescent ended in a 0-14 victory for the Canadians.
Salter scored his first try for the York City Knights on 17 February 2019, in a 56-0 victory over the Barrow Raiders.