Sam Halsall


Samuel Halsall is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or er for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.
He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and has spent time on loan from Wigan at the Newcastle Thunder in the Championship.

Background

Halsall played his amateur rugby league for the Shevington Sharks ARLFC.

Career

Wigan

Halsall made his Super League debut in round 14 of the Super [League XXV results|2020 Super League season] for the Warriors against St Helens where Wigan went on to lose 42–0 against a much more experienced St Helens squad. Halsall started the match playing at, and became Wigan Warriors player #1104.

Newcastle Thunder

On 4 June 2021, it was reported that he had signed for the Newcastle Thunder in the RFL Championship on loan.

Huddersfield Giants

In October 2022, Halsall signed for Huddersfield on a three-year deal.
In round 9 of the 2023 Super League season, Halsall scored two tries for Huddersfield in a 26-14 victory over the Catalans Dragons.
In round 21 of the 2023 Super League season, Halsall scored a hat-trick for Huddersfield in their 28-0 victory over Castleford.
Halsall played 16 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.
Halsall played 18 games for Huddersfield in the 2024 Super League season as the club finished 9th on the table.
Halsall played 21 matches for Huddersfield in the 2025 Super League season as the club finished 10th on the table.

Personal life

Halsall was in a relationship with Hollyoaks actress Ruby O'Donnell from 2019 to 2023.