Simon Knox

Simon Knox is a former Scotland international rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s, and also coached. He played at club level for Hensingham ARLFC, Carlisle, Bradford Northern, Salford Reds, Workington Town, Halifax, Widnes Vikings, Oldham RLFC, Leigh Centurions, Swinton Lions and Barrow Raiders, as a or, and coached at club level for the Blackpool Panthers and the Leigh Centurions.

Background

Simon Knox was born in Whitehaven, Cumberland, England.

Playing career

Simon Knox was transferred from amateur club Hensingham ARLFC to Carlisle in 1991. He spent four seasons at the club before joining Bradford Northern in 1995.
Knox played for the Bradford Bulls at in the 1996 Challenge Cup Final defeat by St. Helens.
Knox won 3 caps for Scotland in 1998–2003 while at Bradford Bulls and Swinton Lions.
He retired from playing in 2005 and moved into coaching.