1. Niall Evalds was born on 26 August 1993 and is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback or winger for Huddersfield Giants, on loan from Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League for the remainder of the 2025 season, and the England Knights and England at international level.
Niall Evalds has previously played for the Salford Red Devils and the Castleford Tigers in the Super League.
Niall Evalds has spent time on loan from Salford at Oldham in the Championship 1 and at the Barrow Raiders in the Championship, and on dual registration from Salford at Halifax in the Championship.
Niall Evalds holds the Salford club record for most Super League tries.
Niall Evalds was awarded the Lance Todd Trophy in the 2021 Challenge Cup final.
Niall Evalds is of Latvian descent through his paternal grandfather Janis, who settled in Halifax during World War II.
Niall Evalds made his Super League debut on 9 February 2013 against the Catalans Dragons.
Niall Evalds became Salford Red Devils leading Super League try scorer when he scored his 66th try in the competition against London Broncos in 2019.
Niall Evalds played in the 2019 Super League Grand Final defeat by St Helens at Old Trafford.
In May 2020, Salford Director Paul King stated that Niall Evalds had rejected the opportunity to extend his contract with the Red Devils into 2021.
Niall Evalds made his Castleford debut and scored his first try for the club on 28 March 2021 against the Warrington Wolves.
On 17 July 2021, Niall Evalds appeared in his second successive Challenge Cup final as Castleford faced St Helens at Wembley Stadium.
Niall Evalds became the fourth Castleford player, and tenth from a losing side, to claim the award.
Niall Evalds finished the season having made 20 appearances and scored 7 tries.
In March 2023, Niall Evalds suffered another "freak injury" to his other shoulder.
On 23 August 2023, it was announced that Niall Evalds would join Hull Kingston Rovers on a two-year deal from the 2024 season.
On 12 October 2024, Niall Evalds played in the 2024 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan.
Niall Evalds made his debut at former club Salford Red Devils but only lasted 40 minutes before he was forced off with a metatarsal injury keeping him sidelined for several weeks.