Aaron Willis
Aaron Willis is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Swinton Lions in the RFL Championship.
He has previously played for Castleford Tigers in the Super League and for Midlands Hurricanes in League One.
Background
Willis was born in Macclesfield, Cheshire, England.Willis played junior rugby league for South Trafford Raiders and Langworthy Reds ARLFC. He joined the Castleford Tigers Academy system after his previous side, the Widnes Vikings, closed their academy.
Willis' performances for Castleford's Academy and Reserves sides saw him named Academy Player of the Year for 2022. He joined the senior squad for 2023 pre-season training and played in a friendly against Featherstone Rovers on New Year's Eve.
Playing career
Castleford Tigers
On 9 June 2023, Willis made his Super League debut for the Castleford Tigers against the Salford Red Devils. He was originally intended to be 18th man, but was informed he would play on the day of the game due to additional injuries. Head coach Andy Last said, "Aaron did a good job after coming on and to give him the last 20 minutes of the game will do him the world of good."On 22 October 2023, following the conclusion of the season, Castleford confirmed that Willis had departed the club to "take up an opportunity elsewhere".