Damian Gibson
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Damian Gibson is an Australian born Rugby League
footballer
with Halifax
. Damian attended Emmaus College, Rockhampton. He re-joined Halifax in November 2004 after being released by Castleford Tigers
following their relegation from Super League and went on to score 15 tries in 30 appearances in 2005.
'Gibbo' originally signed from Leeds Rhinos
in the 1997 close season and was an integral part of the side who finished 3rd in Super League in 1998.
Left the Shay in September 2001 to join Salford City Reds
, spending one season at the Willows before moving to Castleford following the Reds' relegation.
He has also represented Wales
and scored 41 tries in 114 appearances during his first spell at The Shay.
Damian Gibson was named in the Wales
squad to face England
at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
. He is now the head coach of the Leeds Rhinos Under 20's squad.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer
Rugby football
Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
with Halifax
Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC is one of the most historic rugby league clubs in the game, formed over a century ago, in 1873 in the Yorkshire town of Halifax. Known as 'Fax', the official club colours are blue and white hoops, blue shorts and blue socks . They share The Shay stadium with football club FC Halifax Town...
. Damian attended Emmaus College, Rockhampton. He re-joined Halifax in November 2004 after being released by Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
following their relegation from Super League and went on to score 15 tries in 30 appearances in 2005.
'Gibbo' originally signed from Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
in the 1997 close season and was an integral part of the side who finished 3rd in Super League in 1998.
Left the Shay in September 2001 to join Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
, spending one season at the Willows before moving to Castleford following the Reds' relegation.
He has also represented Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
and scored 41 tries in 114 appearances during his first spell at The Shay.
Damian Gibson was named in the Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
squad to face England
England national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
at the Keepmoat Stadium prior to England's departure for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
2008 Rugby League World Cup
The 2008 Rugby League World Cup was the thirteenth staging of the Rugby League World Cup since the inauguration of the tournament in 1954, and the first since the 2000 event...
. He is now the head coach of the Leeds Rhinos Under 20's squad.