13 Facts About Martin Aspinwall

Martin Aspinwall was born on 21 October 1981 and is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a loose forward for the Barrow Raiders in League 1.

Martin Aspinwall played as a winger and centre earlier in his career, playing in the Super League for the Wigan Warriors, the Huddersfield Giants, the Castleford Tigers and Hull FC.

Martin Aspinwall played in at centre and wing during Wigan's league run-in and during the playoff series.

Martin Aspinwall continued his good form for the club and, in July 2003, signed a new two-year contract with the club, turning down strong interest from Warrington.

Martin Aspinwall was selected for the England A squad to face New Zealand at Brentford in November 2002 but had to withdraw due to a viral illness.

Martin Aspinwall was picked to represent Lancashire in the 2003 Origin match.

Martin Aspinwall became a first team regular in the next two years, and played for Wigan at centre in the 2003 Super League Grand Final which was lost to Bradford Bulls.

Martin Aspinwall had made 107 competitive appearances for Wigan, scoring 24 tries.

Martin Aspinwall quickly signed for Super League rivals Huddersfield, where he played in the 2006 Challenge Cup Final defeat by St Helens at Twickenham.

Martin Aspinwall was Giants top try scorer in his first season with 15.

In October 2006, Martin Aspinwall was named in the 25-man Great Britain Tri-Nations squad to tour Australia and New Zealand.

Martin Aspinwall was not offered an extension to his contract beyond the end of 2010, and linked up with Super League side Castleford.

In June 2011, Martin Aspinwall was jailed for four months for dangerous driving.