Craig Ashall (born (1985-09-26)26 September 1985) is a former rugby league footballer who played as a stand-off or loose forward. He played for St Helens, Swinton Lions, Rochdale Hornets, Halifax and North Wales Crusaders.

Craig Ashall
Personal information
Full nameCraig Ashall
Born (1985-09-26) 26 September 1985 (age 39)
England
Playing information
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight89 kg (14 st 0 lb)
PositionStand-off
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2006 St. Helens 1 1 0 0 4
2007–09 Swinton Lions 61 15 1 1 63
2010–11 Rochdale Hornets 52 25 2 2 106
2012–13 Halifax 59 24 0 2 98
2014 North Wales Crusaders 15 5 0 0 20
Total 188 70 3 5 291
Source: [1]

Playing career

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He started his career at St Helens where he made his one and only first-grade appearance against the Catalans Dragons; a game in which St Helens fielded a weakened side in preparation for the 2006 Challenge Cup Final. Ashall scored a try in this 26-22 defeat. He transferred to Swinton in 2006.[2][3] Ashall also played for the Rochdale Hornets before moving to Halifax.[4] While at Halifax he was joined by his brother Karl Ashall[5] and they then both signed for North Wales for the 2014 season.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Summary: Craig Ashall". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  2. ^ "rleague.com Profile". rleague.com. 10 January 2010. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2010.
  3. ^ "saints.org.uk Profile". saints.org.uk. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2010.
  4. ^ "Ashall has top flight potential". Halifax Courier. 16 February 2012. Archived from the original on 23 January 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  5. ^ "Holland re-signs for Swinton as Ashall moves on". Love Rugby League. 16 October 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Ashall brothers make switch to Crusaders". North Wales Crusaders. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
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