Sam Hallas

Sam Hallas (born 18 October 1996) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or lock for the Bradford Bulls in the Betfred Championship.

Sam Hallas
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Hallas
Born (1996-10-18) 18 October 1996
Leeds, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.77 m)
Weight15 st 2 lb (96 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker, Lock
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2016–17 Leeds Rhinos 4 0 0 0 0
2017(loan) → Bradford Bulls 11 0 0 0 0
2017– Bradford Bulls 76 13 0 0 52
Total 91 13 0 0 52
As of 13 March 2020
Source: [1][2]

Background

Hallas was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

Hallas signed for the Leeds Rhinos Under 15s from amateur club Stanningley ARLFC and went on to captain Leeds' under 19s. He made his first team début for Leeds in 2016 at the Magic Weekend vs Wigan Warriors, playing as a hooker after previously playing at prop in the academy.[3]

Hallas made four appearances for Leeds before joining Bradford Bulls on an initial month loan deal in February 2017 which was extended to the end of the season.

Bradford Bulls

Near the end of the 2017 season, Hallas made his move to the Bulls permanent by signing a two-year deal. He signed an extension at the end of the 2019 season.

International career

Hallas played for England Academy at youth level where he was made captain.[4]

Personal life

Hallas is the son of former Hunslet rugby league player Steven Hallas, and nephew of Graeme Hallas, who played for clubs such as Hull Kingston Rovers and Halifax RLFC.

References
  1. RLP
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. Hallas Learns Tricks of the Trade, Yorkshire Evening Post, 24 May 2016.
  4. Hallas Captains England Youth, Leeds Rhinos Article 30 August 2013
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