Connor Wynne (born 15 January 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a centre, fullback or winger for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship.

Connor Wynne
Personal information
Full nameConnor Wynne
Born (2001-01-15) 15 January 2001 (age 23)
Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight13 st 8 lb (86 kg)
Playing information
PositionCentre, Fullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2019–23 Hull F.C. 36 14 0 0 56
2019(loan) Doncaster 4 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) York City Knights 2 1 0 0 4
2023(loan) Newcastle Thunder 0 0 0 0 0
2023(loan) Bradford Bulls 3 2 0 0 8
2024– Featherstone Rovers 26 21 0 0 84
Total 71 38 0 0 152
Source: [1][2]
As of 10 November 2024

He has spent time on loan from Hull FC at Doncaster in League 1 and the York City Knights in the Championship .

Background

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

Playing career

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Hull F.C.

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In 2019, he made his Super League début for Hull FC against the Salford Red Devils.[3] In round 11 of the 2022 Super League season, he scored a hat-trick in Hull F.C.'s 48-12 win over Toulouse Olympique.[4] In May 2022, Wynne signed a contract extension until the end of the 2023 season.[5]

Doncaster (loan)

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Wynne began the 2019 season on dual-registration loan with RFL League 1 club Doncaster, picking up an ankle injury in a friendly against Newcastle Thunder.[6]

York City (loan)

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On 21 April 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the York City Knights in the RFL Championship on a short-term loan.[7]

Newcastle Thunder (loan)

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On 15 March 2023, Hull FC confirmed that Wynne had joined the club's dual-registration partner Newcastle Thunder on an indefinite loan.[8]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

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On 25 April 2023, it was reported that he had signed for the Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on a short-term loan.[9]

Featherstone Rovers

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On 6 November 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship.[10] On 10 November 2024, Rovers confirmed that Wynne had signed a one-year contract extension for the 2025 season.[11]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Super League: Salford Red Devils V Hull FC". BBC Sport. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2019.
  4. ^ "Super League: Hull FC 48-12 Toulouse - Hat-tricks for Darnell McIntosh & Connor Wynne". BBC Sport. 30 April 2022.
  5. ^ Smith, Peter (10 May 2022). "New contract for Connor Wynne, who 'brings a spark' to Hull FC". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  6. ^ Hossack, Steven (22 February 2019). "Doncaster RLFC v Hunslet: Team news and build-up to Dons' opening home game". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  7. ^ "York sign Connor Wynne on loan from Hull". Love Rugby League. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  8. ^ Tomlinson, Daniel (15 March 2023). "Connor Wynne joins strong Hull FC contingent at Newcastle Thunder as qualities explained by coach". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  9. ^ "Bradford Bulls loan in young Hull FC back Connor Wynne". Telegraph & Argus. 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Featherstone Rovers land released Hull FC starlet as rebuild continues at Post Office Road: 'An explosive competitor'". Love Rugby League. 6 November 2023.
  11. ^ Olawumi, Ben (10 November 2024). "Ex-Hull FC man secures future in Championship after 'finding a home'". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
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