Jake Spedding


Jake Spedding is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays or er for the North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1.
He previously played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from the Saints at the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship. Spedding has also played Barrow Raiders and Featherstone Rovers in the Championship.

Background

Spedding was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Career

St Helens

Spedding made his début in the Super League for St. Helens on 8 April 2016 against the Warrington Wolves.

Sheffield Eagles (loan)

His first professional try came for the Sheffield Eagles in a Championship game against the Rochdale Hornets in which they won 18–42. He spent the 2017 season on loan with the side. Following this loan spell, Spedding rejoined the Eagles as part of a Dual registration deal between St Helens and Sheffield for the 2018 season. He was very impressive during his time at Sheffield and made a handful of Super League appearances at St Helens. However his loan to Barrow was less successful.

Featherstone Rovers

In 2019 he joined Featherstone but due to impressive performances from other centres he didn't get a game.

Widnes Vikings

At the end of the season he joined the Widnes Vikings.

North Wales Crusaders

On 24 December 2024 it was reported that he had signed for North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1.