Chris Charles

Chris Charles is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for England national [rugby league team|England], and at club level for Hull Kingston Rovers, Salford and Castleford Tigers, as a, or.

Playing career

Club career

Charles made 231 appearances for Hull Kingston Rovers between 1993 and 2002. He played for the club at Wembley in the 1997 Challenge Plate final.

International honours

Charles won a cap for England national rugby [league team|England] while at Salford in 2005 against France.

Personal life

His son, Jack Charles, is a professional rugby league player who will play for Hull Kingston Rovers in 2026 and who played for cross-city rivals Hull F.C. between 2024 and 2025, as well as for Doncaster R.L.F.C. on loan in the RFL Championship during 2025.