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{{short description|English rugby league footballer}}
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|birth_place = [[Pontefract]], [[West Yorkshire]], England
|birth_place = [[Pontefract]], [[West Yorkshire]], England
|height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
|height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}}
|weight = 14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
|weight = {{convert|14|st|2|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
|club1 = [[Castleford Tigers]]
|club1 = [[Castleford Tigers]]
|year1start = 2000
|year1start = 2000
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|fieldgoals1 = 0
|fieldgoals1 = 0
|points1 = 44
|points1 = 44
|club2 = [[Hull F.C.]]
|club2 = [[Hull FC]]
|year2start = 2005
|year2start = 2005
|year2end = 06
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|source = <ref name="Statistics at loverugbyleague.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/tommy-saxton|title=Statistics at loverugbyleague.com|publisher=loverugbyleague.com|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/tommy-saxton/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref>
|source = <ref name="Statistics at loverugbyleague.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/tommy-saxton|title=Statistics at loverugbyleague.com|publisher=loverugbyleague.com|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org">{{cite web|url=http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/tommy-saxton/summary.html|title=Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org|publisher=rugbyleagueproject.org|date=31 December 2017|accessdate=1 January 2018}}</ref>
|updated = 6 May 2018
|updated = 6 May 2018
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| relatives = [[Nicky Saxton]] (brother)<br>[[Alan Banks (rugby league)|Alan Banks]] (uncle)
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'''Thomas Saxton''' (born 3 October 1983) is an English former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who last played for the [[York City Knights]] in [[RFL League 1|Kingstone Press League 1]], usually as a {{rlp|fb}}, but also as a {{rlp|wg}} or {{rlp|ce}}.<ref name="Wildcats overpower Tigers">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/1088205.stm|title=Wildcats overpower Tigers|publisher=BBC|date=2000-12-26|accessdate=2008-05-05}}</ref>
'''Thomas Saxton''' (born 3 October 1983) is an English former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who last played for the [[York City Knights]] in [[RFL League 1|Kingstone Press League 1]], usually as a {{rlp|fb}}, but also as a {{rlp|wg}} or {{rlp|ce}}.<ref name="Wildcats overpower Tigers">{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/1088205.stm|title=Wildcats overpower Tigers|publisher=BBC|date=2000-12-26|accessdate=2008-05-05}}</ref>


He has previously played for the [[Castleford Tigers]], [[Hull F.C.|Hull FC]], [[Wakefield Trinity|Wakefield Trinity Wildcats]] and the [[Salford Red Devils|Salford City Reds]] in the [[Super League]]. Also he has represented [[England Knights|England A-Team]] and England Academy.<ref name="Wakefield snap up loanee Saxton">{{cite web|url=
He has previously played for the [[Castleford Tigers]] ([[List of Castleford Tigers players|Heritage № 791]]), [[Hull FC]] ([[List of Hull F.C. players|Heritage № 1027]]), [[Wakefield Trinity|Wakefield Trinity Wildcats]] ([[List of Wakefield Trinity players|Heritage № 1235]]) and the [[Salford Red Devils|Salford City Reds]] in the [[Super League]]. Also he has represented [[England Knights|England A-Team]] and England Academy.<ref name="Wakefield snap up loanee Saxton">{{cite web|url=
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/wakefield/4865424.stm|title=Wakefield snap up loanee Saxton|publisher=BBC|date=2006-03-31|accessdate=2008-05-05}}</ref>
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/wakefield/4865424.stm|title=Wakefield snap up loanee Saxton|publisher=BBC|date=2006-03-31|accessdate=2008-05-05}}</ref>


Saxton played for Hull in the [[2005 Challenge Cup]] Final from the interchange bench in their victory against the [[Leeds Rhinos]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hull stun Leeds in Challenge Cup|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/challenge_cup/4169230.stm|accessdate=17 August 2013|newspaper=[[BBC News]]|date=27 August 2005}}</ref>
Saxton played for Hull in the [[2005 Challenge Cup]] Final from the interchange bench in their victory against the [[Leeds Rhinos]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hull stun Leeds in Challenge Cup|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_league/challenge_cup/4169230.stm|accessdate=17 August 2013|newspaper=[[BBC News]]|date=27 August 2005}}</ref>


He played for six seasons with the [[Featherstone Rovers]] before moving to [[Halifax R.L.F.C.|Halifax]] in 2015. In November 2016 he signed for York having joined the club on-loan earlier in the year.<ref name="YP24nov2016">{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14925043.Another_boost_for_York_City_Knights_hopes___Super_League_veteran_and_a_Championship_starlet_commit_for_2017/ |title=Tommy Saxton and Danny Sowerby confirmed in 2017 York City Knights ranks |work=[[The Press (York)|The Press]] |date=24 November 2016 |accessdate=30 November 2017}}</ref>
He played for six seasons with the [[Featherstone Rovers]] ([[List of Featherstone Rovers players|Heritage № 911]]) before moving to [[Halifax R.L.F.C.|Halifax]] ([[List of Halifax R.L.F.C. players|Heritage № 1321]]) in 2015. In November 2016 he signed for York having joined the club on-loan earlier in the year.<ref name="YP24nov2016">{{cite news|url=http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/14925043.Another_boost_for_York_City_Knights_hopes___Super_League_veteran_and_a_Championship_starlet_commit_for_2017/ |title=Tommy Saxton and Danny Sowerby confirmed in 2017 York City Knights ranks |work=[[The Press (York)|The Press]] |date=24 November 2016 |accessdate=30 November 2017}}</ref>


==Genealogical information==
==Genealogical information==
Tommy Saxton is the brother of the rugby league footballer; [[Nicky Saxton]], and the nephew of the rugby league footballer; [[Alan Banks (rugby league)|Alan Banks]].
Tommy Saxton is the brother of the rugby league footballer; [[Nicky Saxton]], and the nephew of the rugby league footballer; [[Alan Banks (rugby league)|Alan Banks]].{{fact|date=February 2020}}


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 14:31, 22 May 2024

Tommy Saxton
Personal information
Full nameThomas Saxton
Born (1983-10-03) 3 October 1983 (age 40)
Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
Playing information
PositionFullback, Wing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2000–04 Castleford Tigers 39 11 0 0 44
2005–06 Hull FC 29 4 0 0 16
2006(loan) → Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 15 2 0 0 8
2007 Castleford Tigers 18 11 0 1 45
2007(loan) → Salford City Reds 5 0 0 0 0
2008–14 Featherstone Rovers 162 70 0 0 280
2014(loan) → Halifax 12 5 0 0 20
2014–16 Halifax 37 16 0 0 64
2016(loan) → York City Knights 13 3 0 0 12
2017 York City Knights 14 2 0 0 8
2018 York City Knights 2 0 0 0 0
Total 346 124 0 1 497
Source: [1][2]
As of 6 May 2018
RelativesNicky Saxton (brother)
Alan Banks (uncle)

Thomas Saxton (born 3 October 1983) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who last played for the York City Knights in Kingstone Press League 1, usually as a fullback, but also as a wing or centre.[3]

He has previously played for the Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 791), Hull FC (Heritage № 1027), Wakefield Trinity Wildcats (Heritage № 1235) and the Salford City Reds in the Super League. Also he has represented England A-Team and England Academy.[4]

Saxton played for Hull in the 2005 Challenge Cup Final from the interchange bench in their victory against the Leeds Rhinos.[5]

He played for six seasons with the Featherstone Rovers (Heritage № 911) before moving to Halifax (Heritage № 1321) in 2015. In November 2016 he signed for York having joined the club on-loan earlier in the year.[6]

Genealogical information

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Tommy Saxton is the brother of the rugby league footballer; Nicky Saxton, and the nephew of the rugby league footballer; Alan Banks.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Statistics at loverugbyleague.com". loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Wildcats overpower Tigers". BBC. 26 December 2000. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
  4. ^ "Wakefield snap up loanee Saxton". BBC. 31 March 2006. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
  5. ^ "Hull stun Leeds in Challenge Cup". BBC News. 27 August 2005. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Tommy Saxton and Danny Sowerby confirmed in 2017 York City Knights ranks". The Press. 24 November 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
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