27 Facts About Gareth Ellis

Gareth Ellis played at club level for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, Leeds Rhinos, and Hull FC in the Super League, and for the Wests Tigers in the NRL.

Gareth Ellis made his first team debut in 1999, he broke into the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats team in 2000, and he made over 100 appearances for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

Gareth Ellis was transferred from the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats to the Leeds Rhinos in 2005.

Gareth Ellis played for Leeds Rhinos in the 2005 Challenge Cup Final at loose forward in their loss against Hull FC.

Gareth Ellis received a 2006 Super League Grand final runners up medal.

Gareth Ellis played for Leeds Rhinos as a second-row in their 2005 Super League Grand Final loss against the Bradford Bulls.

In February 2008, Gareth Ellis agreed to a contract with Australian National Rugby League club, Wests Tigers, for a three-year deal commencing in 2009.

Gareth Ellis was named in the Super League Dream Team for 2008's Super League XIII season.

Gareth Ellis played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final victory over St Helens.

Gareth Ellis has to be the best forward I've ever played with.

Great Britain forward Gareth Ellis cited a lifestyle change and the desire to test himself on the biggest stage for his reasons to quit Super League champions Leeds at the end of the new season.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens praised new signing Gareth Ellis on making a decision based purely on a challenge rather than money.

Gareth Ellis became the first Great Britain forward to switch to the NRL since former Sydney Roosters hitman Adrian Morley spent six successful seasons in Australia.

Gareth Ellis made his NRL debut against the Canberra Raiders in round 1 of 2009, and played in 22 games for the season.

Gareth Ellis produced his first off a toe poke from Robbie Farah in round 1, and scored a double against Penrith in round 23 as the team amassed 43 points.

However, Gareth Ellis returned to the Hull FC playing squad after being retired from the sport for 18 months, helping them end a 13 game losing run.

Gareth Ellis retired for the 2nd and final time at the end of the 2020 Super League XXV season.

Gareth Ellis won cap for Yorkshire while at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

Gareth Ellis became Wakefields first player to represent Great Britain for 12 years in 2003.

Gareth Ellis first played for the Great Britain team in the final test of the 2003 Ashes series.

Gareth Ellis has been capped 17 times for Great Britain and in 2007 was named in the International Team of the Year having started in 11 consecutive Tests for the Lions.

Gareth Ellis was selected for the England squad to compete in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup tournament in Australia.

Gareth Ellis was selected to play for England against France in the one-off test in 2010.

In November 2008, Gareth Ellis was named at second-row in the inaugural Rugby League International Federation's Team of the Year, tying for the position with Anthony Laffranchi.

Gareth Ellis was named the Wests Tigers Player of the Year for 2009 and won the Members Player of the Year.

Gareth Ellis was nominated for the Golden Boot for his efforts throughout the season.

Gareth Ellis was again named the Tigers Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011.