Sam Hallas
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| Full name | Samuel Hallas | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 18 October 1996 Leeds, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.77 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 2 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker, Loose forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sam Hallas (born 18 October 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or loose forward for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship.
Background
[edit]Hallas was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
Playing career
[edit]Leeds Rhinos
[edit]Hallas signed for the Leeds Rhinos Under 15s from amateur club Stanningley ARLFC and went on to captain Leeds' under 19s. He made his first team début for Leeds in 2016 at the Magic Weekend vs Wigan Warriors, playing as a hooker after previously playing at prop in the academy.[3]
Hallas made four appearances for Leeds before joining Bradford Bulls on an initial month loan deal in February 2017 which was extended to the end of the season.
Bradford Bulls
[edit]Near the end of the 2017 season, Hallas made his move to the Bulls permanent by signing a two-year deal. He signed an extension at the end of the 2019 season.[citation needed]
Newcastle Thunder
[edit]On 9 November 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship.[4]
Bradford Bulls (re-join)
[edit]On 4 October 2023, it was reported that he had re-signed for Bradford in the RFL Championship.[5]
International career
[edit]Hallas played for England Academy at youth level where he was made captain.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Hallas is the son of the late former Hunslet rugby league player Steven Hallas, and nephew of Graeme Hallas, who played for clubs such as Hull Kingston Rovers and Halifax RLFC.
References
[edit]- ^ RLP
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Hallas Learns Tricks of the Trade, Yorkshire Evening Post, 24 May 2016.
- ^ "Sam Hallas gets full-time opportunity". Love Rugby League. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
- ^ "Bradford Bulls get Sam Hallas from Hunslet for third spell". Telegraph & Argus. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ^ Hallas Captains England Youth, Leeds Rhinos Article 30 August 2013