Simon Grix


Simon Grix is an Ireland international rugby league footballer who played as a forward for Halifax in the Betfred Championship and has been the team's manager since May 2019.

Background

Grix was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England.

Halifax

Grix began his career at Halifax spending the 2003 and 2004 seasons at the club.

Warrington Wolves

In 2006 he joined the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.
He missed out on selection through injury for three Challenge Cup Finals.
He played in the 2012 Super League Grand Final defeat to the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final defeat to the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

Halifax

After 10 years at the Halliwell Jones Stadium he returned to Halifax

International career

He was mooted for a call-up to the Ireland squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, and was named in the Ireland training squad but did not make the final side.
He eventually made his Ireland début in 2010.
He was named in their squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup but was ruled out by injury prior to the tournament and was replaced by Matty Hadden.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of the rugby league footballer; Scott Grix, and cousin of the association footballer and manager; Michael Collins.