Josh White (rugby league)

Josh White is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s. He played for Western Suburbs and the Illawarra Steelers in the ARL competition. He also played for Salford and the London Broncos in the Super League. He is the younger brother of former rugby league player Kyle White.

Josh White
Personal information
Full nameJosh White
Born (1971-08-09) 9 August 1971 (age 52)
Playing information
PositionHalfback, Five-eighth
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1993–95 Western Suburbs 19 4 0 0 16
1996 Illawarra Steelers 14 2 0 0 8
1997 London Broncos 24 10 0 1 41
1998 Salford City Reds 25 11 7 1 59
Total 82 27 7 2 124
Source: [1]
As of 21 December 2022

Playing career edit

White started his rugby league career at the Canterbury Bulldogs as a 17 year old and played from 1989 - 1991. White made his first grade debut in round 1 of the 1993 NSWRL season against the Gold Coast Seagulls at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. White spent five seasons at Western Suburbs before joining Illawarra in 1996. White only spent one year at Illawarra making 14 appearances. White then signed for the London Broncos in the Super League and enjoyed a successful season as the club finished runners up in the competition and receiving the Super League Player of the Month in April 1997. In 1998, White signed for Salford and finished as the clubs joint top try scorer, however they would finish second last on the table.[2][3][4][5]

References edit

  1. ^ "Josh White - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  2. ^ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
  3. ^ "Western Suburbs first grade players". www.westsmagpies.com.au.
  4. ^ "The Mole: Former Wests Magpies player Josh White reveals Tommy Raudonikis initiation ritual". wwos.nine.com.au.
  5. ^ "Former first-grader Kyle White hits rock bottom, sparking brother's frantic search". wwos.nine.com.au.