Craig Mullen (born 15 January 1998) is a former professional rugby league footballer who last played as a fullback or winger for Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship.

Craig Mullen
Personal information
Born (1998-01-15) 15 January 1998 (age 26)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Weight13 st 9 lb (87 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–20 Wigan Warriors 3 0 0 0 0
2018(loan) London Skolars 1 1 0 0 4
2018(loan) Swinton Lions 7 2 0 0 8
2019(loan) London Skolars 7 2 0 1 9
2019(loan) Swinton Lions 10 1 0 0 4
2020(loan) Leigh Centurions 2 0 0 0 0
2021 Leigh Centurions 14 1 13 0 12
2022 Newcastle Thunder 20 6 11 0 46
Total 64 13 24 1 83
Source: [1][2]
As of 17 January 2023

He played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and has spent time on loan from Wigan at the London Skolars in Betfred League 1, and the Swinton Lions and Leigh in the Championship.

Background

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Mullen was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Career

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Wigan Warriors

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In 2018 he made his Super League début for Wigan against Wakefield Trinity.[3]

Leigh Centurions

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It was announced on 18 November 2020 that Craig would join Leigh on a permanent basis for the 2021 season.[4]

Newcastle Thunder

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On 25 Oct 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship.[5]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ "Super League: Wakefield Trinity 32-16 Wigan Warriors". BBC.
  4. ^ "Leigh land promising utility Craig Mullen on permanent deal from Wigan". www.loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 16 Dec 2020.
  5. ^ "Newcastle Thunder coach Eamon O'Carroll excited by quartet of signings". Love Rugby League. 25 Oct 2021. Retrieved 26 Dec 2021.
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