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Joe Wardill (born 26 November 1997) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played on the wing or as a centre for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League. Wardill is currently assistant coach of the Hull Kingston Rovers' Women's Team.
Background
Wardill was born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
Joe is a former pupil of Beverley Grammar School.
Playing career
Early career
Wardill is a product of the Hull Kingston Rovers' Academy System.
Playing positions
He primarily plays on the wing, but he can also play as a centre and fullback.
Senior career
Hull Kingston Rovers (2016-19)
2016
He made his début for Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2016 Super League season, against the Wigan Warriors at the DW Stadium.
On his home début at Craven Park in 2016, Wardill scored a try in the shock 22–36 defeat to the Oldham in the Challenge Cup. But despite the loss, he claimed the 'Man-of-the-Match' Award.
Wardill suffered relegation from the Super League with Hull Kingston Rovers in the 2016 season, due to losing the Million Pound Game at the hands of the Salford Red Devils.
2017
12-months later however, Wardill was part of the Hull Kingston Rovers' side that won promotion back to the Super League, at the first time of asking following relegation the season prior.
2018
On 3 May 2018, it was revealed that Wardill had signed a new 3-year contract extension with Hull Kingston Rovers, to keep him at Craven Park until the end of the 2021 season.
2019
It was revealed on 23 April 2019, that Wardill had took the decision to retire from professional rugby league following three hip operations in as many years.
Wardill was just 21-years-old when he was forced to retire through persistent injury.
Coaching career
Hull Kingston Rovers' Women's Team
Assistant Coach (2019 - present)
2019
Wardill, following his retirement from professional rugby league on 23 April 2019, Joe was subsequently appointed as assistant coach to Hull Kingston Rovers' newly formed Women's Team.
Honours
Career Awards and Accolades
Club (Hull Kingston Rovers 2016-19)
- 2018: 'Community Clubman Award'
