1. Michael McIlorum was born on 10 January 1988 and is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.
20 Facts About Michael McIlorum
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Michael McIlorum had played his entire professional career with the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, prior to his move to the South of France.
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Michael McIlorum won the 2010 and 2013 Super League Championships with Wigan.
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Michael McIlorum was a Leeds amateur at Stanningley and Queens.
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Michael McIlorum had been selected for England U16s in 2004 and joined Wigan's under-18s Academy in 2005.
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Michael McIlorum signed a two-year full-time contract with Wigan in July 2005, keeping him at the club until the end of 2007.
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Michael McIlorum was selected for Yorkshire U17s after joining Wigan in August 2005.
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Michael McIlorum was included in the England U17s squad to take on the touring Australian Institute of Sport in 2005.
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Michael McIlorum capped the 2005 season by winning the Wigan Supporters' Association Under 18s Player of the Season award.
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Michael McIlorum made his senior debut for Wigan on 8 June 2007 in a Challenge Cup quarter final tie against Harlequins RL at the JJB Stadium after an injury ruled out first team regular Shane Millard.
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In 2010 Wigan made the 2010 Super League Grand Final, and Michael McIlorum was selected to play as a hooker in the victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.
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Michael McIlorum played in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull FC at Wembley Stadium.
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Wigan reached the 2013 Super League Grand Final, and Michael McIlorum was selected to play at hooker, scoring a try in their victory against the Warrington club at Old Trafford.
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Michael McIlorum played in the 2015 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds side at Old Trafford.
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Michael McIlorum played in the 2017 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Hull FC at Wembley Stadium.
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In January 2018, Michael McIlorum signed a two-year deal with the Catalans Dragons.
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Michael McIlorum played in the 2018 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Warrington club at Wembley Stadium.
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Michael McIlorum was later suspended for six matches after pleading guilty to two charges of a dangerous high tackle and other contrary conduct.
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On 14 October 2023, Michael McIlorum played in Catalans 2023 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan.
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In 2012 Michael McIlorum changed his international allegiance to England and made his England debut in the 2012 Autumn International Series against Wales playing at hooker.