Wayne Godwin
{{short description|England international rugby league footballer}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2016}}
{{Infobox rugby league biography
|name = Wayne Godwin
|fullname = Wayne Robert Godwin{{cite web|title=Wayne Robert Godwin|url=https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/officers/zvzX83oMLLiIi2S57fCYg2gqHTc/appointments|publisher=Companies House|access-date=8 January 2018}}
|image = Wayne Godwin.jpg
|image_size = 200px
|caption =
|position = {{rlp|HK}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1982|3|13}}
|birth_place = Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
|height = {{convert|5|ft|9|in|cm|abbr=on}}
|weight = {{convert|13|st|8|lb|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web|url=http://www.reds.co.uk/squad/wayne-godwin|title=Salford City Reds|work= official club website|publisher=Salford City Reds|access-date=17 August 2011}}
|club1 = Castleford Tigers
|year1start = 2001
|year1end = 04
|appearances1 = 69
|tries1 = 18
|goals1 = 56
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 184
|club2 = Wigan Warriors
|year2start = 2005
|year2end = 06
|appearances2 = 52
|tries2 = 7
|goals2 = 0
|fieldgoals2 = 0
|points2 = 28
|club3 = Hull FC
|year3start = 2007
|year3end = 08
|appearances3 = 19
|tries3 = 4
|goals3 = 0
|fieldgoals3 = 0
|points3 = 16
|club4 = Bradford Bulls
|year4start = 2009
|year4end = 10
|appearances4 = 43
|tries4 = 7
|goals4 = 0
|fieldgoals4 = 0
|points4 = 28
|club5 = {{nowrap|Salford Red Devils}}
|year5start = 2011
|year5end = 13
|appearances5 = 52
|tries5 = 6
|goals5 = 0
|fieldgoals5 = 0
|points5 = 24
|club6 = Dewsbury Rams
|year6start = 2014
|year6end = 15
|appearances6 = 16
|tries6 = 5
|goals6 = 0
|fieldgoals6 = 0
|points6 = 20
|club7 = {{nowrap|→ Salford Red Devils}}
|year7start = 2015(loan)
|year7end =
|appearances7 = 3
|tries7 = 0
|goals7 = 0
|fieldgoals7 = 0
|points7 = 0
|teamA = England
|yearAstart = 2004
|yearAend =
|appearancesA = 3
|triesA = 1
|goalsA = 20
|fieldgoalsA = 0
|pointsA = 44
|retired = yes
|source = {{cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Wayne-Godwin|title=Profile at loverugbyleague.com|publisher=loverugbyleague.com|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/wayne-godwin/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Godwin&submit=Go&c=England|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140311020113/http://www.englandrl.co.uk/player_records?search=Godwin&submit=Go&c=England|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 March 2014|title=England Statistics at englandrl.co.uk|publisher=englandrl.co.uk|date=31 December 2017|access-date=1 January 2018}}[http://wigan.rlfans.com/fusion_pages/index.php?page_id=158 Wigan stats]
}}
Wayne Robert Godwin (born 13 March 1982) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played as a {{rlp|hk}} in the 2000s and 2010s.
Godwin played for Castleford Tigers, Wigan Warriors, Hull FC, Bradford Bulls and Salford Red Devils in the Super League, and for Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.
Background
Godwin was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England. He supported the Castleford Tigers as a child.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
Early career
Godwin turned pro in 2002, being signed from his local club Knottingley Rockware to play for Castleford until the end of 2004, making over 60 appearances.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} Godwin signed a two-year deal with Wigan after Castleford's relegation at the end of 2004's Super League IX.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/3737198.stm |title=Godwin completes Wigan move |work=BBC Sport |date=13 October 2004 |access-date=23 July 2024}}
Goodwin was called into the England A squad for the 2004 European Challenge Cup.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
Godwin signed for Hull F.C. in 2006.{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull/5307964.stm |title=Hooker Godwin agrees Hull switch |work=BBC Sport |date=2 September 2006 |access-date=23 July 2024}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=2297 |title=Godwin Signs For Hull FC |website=Wigan Warriors |date=2 September 2006 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930155654/http://www.wiganwarriors.com/news_full.asp?newsid=2297 |archive-date=30 September 2007}}
=Bradford=
Godwin signed for Bradford in 2008 and was the understudy to Terry Newton, during his time at Bradford he always wore the number 14 shirt and established himself as a fans' favourite.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
During his time at Bradford he played many different positions including loose forward several times.
Mick Potter's arrival at Odsal and the arrival of the vastly experienced hooker Matt Diskin put Godwin in a position where he would be the 3rd choice hooker and would not feature in every game of the 2011 season.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
=Salford=
It was announced that Godwin had joined Salford due to their intended hooker, Tevita Leo Latu being refused a visa.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} On Godwin's début, he scored a try but Salford still lost 13–12 to Leigh.
=Dewsbury=
Goodwin signed for Dewsbury for the 2014 season, playing in the Championship. On 15 March 2015, Godwin returned on a four-week loan to Salford.{{citation needed|date=April 2017}}
Statistics
=Club career=
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!Year !! Club !!Apps !!Pts !!T !!G !!DG | ||||||
| 2001 | Castleford | 6 | 8 | 2| | ||
| 2002 | Castleford | 13 | 20 | 5| | ||
| 2003 | Castleford | 20 | 20 | 5| | ||
| |– | ||||||
| 2004 | Castleford | 25 | 136 | 6 | 56 | – |
| 2005 | Wigan | 23 | 8 | 2| | ||
| |– | ||||||
| 2006 | Wigan | 24 | 16 | 4| | ||
| |– | ||||||
| 2007 | Hull F.C. | 16 | 4 | 1| | ||
| |– | ||||||
| 2008 | Bradford Bulls | 12 | 8 | 2| | ||
| |– |
=International career=
| class="wikitable" style="font-size:85%;" width="60%" | ||||||
| Year | Team | Matches | Tries | Goals | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | {{flagicon|ENG}} England | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 44 |
Outside rugby league
In 2013, Godwin launched a clothing brand with former team mates Jamie Langley and Duane Straugheir named 'We Are Taurus'.{{cite web|last1=Heppenstall|first1=Ross|title=Bradford Bulls: Jamie Langley hopes 'Beast Mode' is all the rage as he starts new clothing range|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/10330159.Bradford_Bulls__Langley_hopes____Beast_Mode____is_all_the_rage|website=Bradford Telegraph & Argus|access-date=8 January 2018|date=4 April 2013}}
References
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External links
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20071013222854/http://bradfordbulls.co.uk/bb_squad_full.asp?SquadID=95 Bradford Bulls profile]
- (archived by web.archive.org) [https://web.archive.org/web/20031113114051/http://www.thecastlefordtigers.co.uk/playerprofile.php?pid=30 Castleford Tigers profile]
- [http://www.hullfc.com/index.php?/news/more/godwin-to-join-bulls/ GODWIN TO JOIN BULLS]
- [http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/display.var.1673422.0.deacs_determined_to_get_back_to_his_best.php The Bulls tied up the services of Wayne Godwin]
- [http://wigan.rlfans.com/readarticle.php?article_id=436 Wayne Godwin Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com]
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Category:Bradford Bulls players
Category:Castleford Tigers players
Category:Dewsbury Rams players
Category:England national rugby league team players
Category:English rugby league players
Category:Rugby league players from Pontefract
Category:Salford Red Devils players