Loui McConnell

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Loui McConnell
Personal information
Full nameLouis McConnell
Born (1999-11-21) 21 November 1999 (age 24)
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)
Weight15 st 13 lb (101 kg)
Playing information
PositionLoose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2020 Leeds Rhinos 1 0 0 0 0
2020–22 Featherstone Rovers 15 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) Hunslet 0 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) Castleford Tigers 0 0 0 0 0
2022(loan) Doncaster RLFC 20 3 0 0 12
2023– Doncaster RLFC 0 0 0 0 0
Total 36 3 0 0 12
Source: [1][2]
As of 7 January 2023

Loui McConnell (born 21 November 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward for Doncaster RLFC in the Betfred League 1.

Background

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Son of Kirsty Green and Lee McConnell, McConnell lived a fun filled childhood, and always knew his dream was to be a rugby star. McConnell played his amateur rugby league with the Oulton Vikings and Methley Warriors. At 15 Loui was picked up by the Leeds Rhinos where he spent 5 years before moving on to the Featherstone Rovers. After a couple of years of being a Flat Capper, McConnell moved onto pastures green and signed with the mighty Doncaster RLFC.

Career

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Leeds Rhinos

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McConnell made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Leeds against the Catalans Dragons.[3][4][5]

Featherstone Rovers

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On 12 Jul 2020 it was announced that McConnell had signed for Featherstone Rovers.[6]

Castleford Tigers (loan)

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On 31 Jul 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League on a short-term loan.[7]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Starting Lineups - Leeds vs Catalans". Sky Sports. 30 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Round 14 fixtures confirmed". Sky Sports. 29 September 2020.
  5. ^ Smith, Peter (30 September 2020). "Leeds Rhinos 6 Catalans Dragons 34: Youthful Rhinos impress in spirited display against Dragons". Yorkshire Evening Post.
  6. ^ "Loui McConnell excited by Championship challenge after leaving Leeds Rhinos for Featherstone Rovers". Pontefract & Castleford Express. 12 July 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Castleford Tigers announce trio of loan signings". The Yorkshire Post. 31 July 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2021.
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