18 Facts About Darrell Goulding

Darrell Goulding was born on 3 March 1988 and is an English former professional rugby league footballer.

Darrell Goulding spent nine years of his career with Wigan Warriors, with whom he won the Super League Grand Final in 2010 and 2013, and played for Hull Kingston Rovers and Salford City Reds in the Super League.

Darrell Goulding played as either a centre or on the wing.

Darrell Goulding was part of Wigan's scholarship scheme and played in Wigan's Academy U18s in 2004 and U21s in 2005.

Darrell Goulding signed a two-year full-time contract with Wigan in July 2005, and was drafted into the first team squad for the first time in August 2005 and shortly after made his debut against Widnes.

Darrell Goulding made his Reds' debut in Perpignan, France in the defeat by the Catalans Dragons.

Darrell Goulding made his home debut a week later at the Willows, scoring two tries - including a 70-metre interception score against Hull.

Darrell Goulding added a third for the Salford club in his next Super League game - the away victory at Huddersfield.

Darrell Goulding finished the year with 20 appearances and 25 tries, joint second highest scorer in 2010.

Darrell Goulding played in the 2010 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.

Darrell Goulding made five further consecutive appearances, including a try in Round 8 against Leeds, but was dropped after their loss in Round 9 to Catalans Dragons, in which Darrell Goulding's error under the high ball had handed Frederic Vaccari a try.

Darrell Goulding reappeared for Wigan's Round 13 victory over Crusaders RL.

Darrell Goulding played in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull FC at Wembley Stadium.

In July 2014, Hull Kingston Rovers announced that Darrell Goulding had signed a three-year contract with the club starting from the 2015 season.

Just 8 matches into his Hull KR career Darrell Goulding was forced to retire from the sport due to a string of concussion injuries.

Darrell Goulding's retirement was formally announced on Monday 1 June 2015.

Darrell Goulding was selected for Lancashire U17s, England U15 and U16s while part of the Wigan scholarship system.

Darrell Goulding was included in the England U17s squad to take on the touring Australian Institute of Sport in 2005.