Sam Hewitt (born 29 April 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League
Playing career
Huddersfield Giants
In 2018 he made his Super League début for Huddersfield against Leeds.[4]
Hewitt is a graduate of Huddersfield’s Academy system.[5] Hewitt played 14 matches with Huddersfield in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished ninth on the table and missed the playoffs.[6]
He played 17 games for Huddersfield in the 2024 Super League season as the club finished 9th for a second consecutive year.[7]
Hewitt played 15 matches for Huddersfield in the 2025 Super League season as the club finished 10th on the table.[8]
Workington Town (loan)
He has spent time on loan from Huddersfield at Workington Town in League 1.[citation needed]
Halifax Panthers (2021 loan)
On 14 February 2021, it was reported that he had signed a season-long loan deal for Halifax in the RFL Championship.[9]
Wakefield Trinity (loan)
On 11 March 2023, Hewitt signed for his hometown club Wakefield Trinity on loan.[10]
References
- ^ “Player Summary: Sam Hewitt”. Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ “Huddersfield Giants v Leeds Rhinos”. BBC Sport.
- ^ “Hewitt “Honoured” to Make First-Team Debut”.
- ^ “Ian Watson explains why Huddersfield Giants underperformed in Super League 2023”. www.totalrl.com. 29 September 2023.
- ^ “Huddersfield Giants 34 Castleford Tigers 10: Hosts win dead rubber but 2024 season one to forget for West Yorkshire rivals”. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
- ^ “Huddersfield Giants coach sounds NRL warning as honest admission made over 2025 shortcomings”. www.loverugbyleague.com.
- ^ “Halifax sign Sam Hewitt on loan from Huddersfield”. Love Rugby League. 14 February 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ “Hewitt joins Trinity on loan”. 11 March 2023.
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