Paul Johnson (born 25 November 1978) is an English professional rugby league footballer who is currently contracted to English club Wakefield Trinity Wildcats of Super League. A Great Britain representative second-row forward, he previously played for Wigan, Bradford and Warrington,wigan and bradford both of whom he won Super League championships with.
[edit] Wigan Warriors
Johnson made his professional debut from the bench as a 17-year-old for Wigan in 1995.[2] He went on to play for them until 2003.
[edit] Bradford Bulls
Paul joined the Bulls from the Wigan Warriors in 2004.
[edit] Warrington Wolves
Paul joined the Wolves from the Bradford Bulls in 2006.
[edit] Great Britain
Johnson made his Great Britain debut in 2001, went on to play in the 2004,2005 Tri nations.
Paul was voted ‘Back of the Series’ against Australia in 2001. He missed a large part of last season with shoulder and thumb injuries but was in sensational form on his return and gained selection for the Tri Nations tournament, scoring a hat trick against the Kiwis.
[edit] Personal life
He is divorced with no children.
In February 2003 his younger brother, Wigan academy player Craig Johnson, was killed in a car crash along with Billy-Joe Edwards, a promising Wigan academy player and younger brother of former Wigan player Shaun Edwards.[3]
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25 November 1978 |
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