Sam Hopkins (rugby league)


Sam Hopkins is a Wales international rugby league footballer who plays as a for Rochdale Hornets in Betfred League 1.

Career

Hopkins made his senior début for the Leigh Centurions on 6 March 2011 in a Challenge Cup match against amateur side the Hull Dockers. His league début came later that month on 27 March 2011 in a match against the Widnes Vikings.
In 2014, Hopkins transferred to local rivals, the Wigan Warriors, but failed to make an appearance for the Super League club. He did however play a single game on dual-registration for Workington Town. He re-joined the Leigh Centurions on loan for most of the 2014 season.
In 2015, Hopkins made his return to Leigh Centurions permanent.
In 2017 he made his Super League début for the Leigh Centurions and appeared in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup for Wales.
In December 2017, Hopkins joined Toronto Wolfpack on a one-year deal.
In January 2019 he joined former super league side Workington Town. His new home ground is Derwent Park. He will play in league 1