Craig Hall

Craig David Hall (born 21 February 1988), also known by the nickname of ""Hally", is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a back for Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship.

He played for Hull F.C. in the Super League, and on loan from Hull F.C. at the Widnes Vikings in the Championship. He then played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League, before moving to the play for the Toronto Wolfpack in Kingstone Press League 1. He moved to the Leigh Centurions in the Betfred Championship, before moving from Leigh to Hull KR on loan ahead of a permanent return to Craven Park. Hall agreed to play for Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Championship, on loan from Hull Kingston Rovers, before making the deal permanent.

Background

Hall was born in Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England.

Personal life

He is the son of the rugby league footballer; Dave Hall.

Playing career

Early career

Hall is a product of the Hull F.C. Academy System.

Previous clubs

Hall has previously played for the Leigh Centurions, Toronto Wolfpack, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Widnes Vikings and Hull F.C..

Playing positions

He primarily plays on the wing, but he can also play as a centre and fullback, he has also occasionally featured as a stand-off and scrum-half.

Senior career

Hull F.C. (2007-10)

2007

Hall broke into the Hull F.C. first-team in 2007, after progressing through Hull F.C.'s Academy.

2010

He remained at the club until 2010. He later joined cross-city rivals Hull Kingston Rovers.

Widnes Vikings (2009)

2009

Hall had a short loan-spell at the Widnes Vikings during the 2009 season.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2011-14)

2011-14

Hall played for four seasons at Hull Kingston Rovers during 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. (His first-spell at the club)

Wakefield Trinity (2015-16)

2015

After leaving Hull Kingston Rovers, Craig moved to the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats ahead of the 2015 Super League season.

2016

Hall spent two-years with the West Yorkshire club, before signing with the Toronto Wolfpack.

Toronto Wolfpack (2017)

2017

In July 2016, Hall was announced as the first-ever signing for new rugby league franchise the Toronto Wolfpack.

He was later named as the team's inaugural captain for their debut campaign, for the 2017 League 1 season.

Hall recorded history as he scored the Wolfpack's first-ever competitive try.

Leigh Centurions (2018)

2018

Hall signed a two-year deal with the Leigh Centurions in November 2017.

But his stay at the Leigh Centurions was cut short in July 2018, due to the club facing financial difficulties and choosing to reduce their salary cap by moving a whole host of players to different clubs.

With Craig linking back-up with one of his former clubs in Hull Kingston Rovers, on a loan-deal agreement until the end of the 2018 season.

Hull Kingston Rovers (2018 - present)

2018

It was revealed on 26 July 2018, that Hall would be returning to Hull Kingston Rovers for the remainder of the 2018 rugby league season, on a loan basis from the Leigh Centurions.

The loan-deal which involved Hall moving to the east Hull club, also saw his fellow Leigh Centurions' teammate Ben Crooks come over with him in the same move.

After a four-year exodus from the east Hull outfit, Hall would be embarking on his second-spell with one of his home town clubs.

On the 27 July 2018, just a day after joining Hull Kingston Rovers, Hall made his second début for the club on a rain-swept evening against Hull F.C., in the final round of the regular Super League season.

Hall marked his return to Hull Kingston Rovers by scoring two tries and kicking a goal in the 'Hull Derby.' In which Robins claimed a thrilling 16-20 victory over their cross-city rivals.

Hall picked up the Sky Sports' 'Man-of-the-Match' Award for his brilliant effort at the KCOM Stadium.

It was revealed on 10 October 2018, that Hall would be staying at Hull Kingston Rovers following a short loan-spell from the Leigh Centurions, after signing a new one-year contract.

Honours

Career Awards and Accolades

Club (Toronto Wolfpack 2017)

• 2017: Toronto Wolfpack - 'Player of the Year Award'

Club (Hull Kingston Rovers 2018 - present)

• 2018: Hull Kingston Rovers - 'Try of the Season Award'