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Gavin Dodd

Gavin Dodd

Former Ireland international rugby league footballer

Gavin Dodd is a former Ireland international rugby league footballer.

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Dodd plays for Swinton in National League One. He also plays for Ireland.

Dodd's position of choice is as a wing or at fullback, but he can also operate as a centre.

Gavin Dodd is also a useful goal-kicker.[1]

Dodd has previously played for Oldham and Widnes, and was on the fringes of the first team at the Bradford Bulls.

Gavin Dodd had however been a revelation with Widnes, in 2007 scoring 21 tries in 21 games and also converting 28 attempts at goal. He holds the Widnes record for points in a game consisting of a hat-trick of tries and 13 goals vs Doncaster in 2007, his total was 38.[2]

As of the 2010 season Dodd played for Swinton.

Dodd is an Ireland international, playing in the recent games against Russia and Lebanon.[1]

He has been named in the Ireland training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.[3]

Rugby union

In 2005-06 he had a trial with rugby union team Glasgow Warriors.[4] He played in one game; a friendly against Newcastle Falcons academy side.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Gavin Dodd". Widnes. 20 July 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 20 July 2007.
  2. [2]
    "Player Stats". Widnes. 20 July 2007. Archived from the original on 21 June 2007. Retrieved 20 July 2007.
  3. [3]
    "Ireland Name World Cup 40 Man Training Squad". Rugby League Ireland. 1 August 2008. Archived from the original on 16 October 2012. Retrieved 16 October 2012.
  4. [4]
    "Warriors Shoot Down Falcons - Glasgow Warriors".
  5. [5]
    "Glasgow Warriors v Newcastle Falcons Academy". Glasgow Warriors.com.
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