Harry Rushton

Harry Rushton is an international rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.
He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and the Canberra Raiders in the NRL. Rushton will join the Huddersfield Giants ahead of the 2023 Super League season.

Background

Rushton is of Irish descent.
Rushton played his amateur rugby league for the Shevington Sharks.

Career

2020

Rushton made his Super League debut in round 14 of the 2020 Super League season for Wigan against St Helens, losing 42–0 against a much more experienced squad. Rushton started the match playing at and became Wigan Warriors' player #1107.

2021

Rushton had joined the Canberra Raiders on a three-year deal starting from the 2021 season. He played 10 games in Canberra's NSW Cup team in 2021, playing six games in the second row, three at lock and one at prop - before the season was cancelled due to the COVID pandemic.

2022

In round 7 of the 2022 NRL season, Rushton made his club debut for Canberra in their 36-6 loss against Penrith. On 12 August 2022, it was announced that Rushton would be joining Huddersfield Giants for 2023, after mutually agreeing to his release from Canberra Raiders.

2023

Rushton played 12 games for Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.

2024

Rushton played 22 matches for Huddersfield in the 2024 Super League season, as well as 3 in the challenge cup, which saw the club finish 9th on the table.

2025

Rushton played 20 matches for Huddersfield in the 2025 Super League season as the club finished 10th on the table.