David Armstrong (born 9 April 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a fullback for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League. He previously played for the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League.

Background

Born in Moree, New South Wales, Armstrong played his junior rugby league for the Mungindi Grasshoppers before moving to Goondiwindi, Queensland with his family when he was 12.[2] He finished his schooling as a boarder at Toowoomba Grammar School.[3]

Playing career

Early years

In 2019, Armstrong joined the Redcliffe Dolphins, playing for their Mal Meninga Cup and Hastings Deering Colts teams.[4][5]

In 2020, Armstrong signed with the Newcastle Knights and was set to play for their Jersey Flegg Cup team before the season was cancelled due to COVID-19.[6] He returned to Queensland, playing for the Goondiwindi Boars in the Toowoomba Rugby League, where he scored a hat trick in their 2021 Grand Final win over Highfields.[7]

In 2022, Armstrong returned to Newcastle, playing for their Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup teams.[8] In 2023, he began training with the club's NRL squad and was named on the extended bench for their round 27 match against the St. George Illawarra Dragons.[9]

2024

In 2024, Armstrong joined Newcastle's NRL top 30 squad on a one-year contract.[10] In round 8 of the 2024 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for Newcastle against the Dolphins,[11] scoring a try on debut.[12]

In round 11, Armstrong scored a hat-trick in the clubs 28-24 victory over the Gold Coast.[13] On 11 June, Armstrong handed in a transfer request stating he wished to leave the Newcastle club.[14]

In June, it was revealed that Armstrong would be joining English Super League side Leigh Leopards in 2025 on a three-year deal.[15][16]

2025

Armstrong made his club debut for Leigh in round 1 of the 2025 Super League season against rivals Wigan. Leigh would win the match 1-0 in extra-time after the game finished 0-0 at the conclusion of 80 minutes.[17]

References

  1. ^ "David Armstrong - Playing Career - RLP". www.rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ "The 'lightning quick' Knights rookie set to fill Ponga's big shoes". Fox Sports. 26 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Grammar students plough ahead with agriculture trial". Courier Mail. 20 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Redcliffe Dolphins ready to take on Wynnum Manly in Herald Cup battle". Courier Mail. 20 March 2019.
  5. ^ "QRL U18 Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup - 2019 Round 5". League Unlimited. 2 April 2019.
  6. ^ "Where TRL star David Armstrong will play this weekend". The Chronicle. 24 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Huge crowds witness epic grand final". Warwick Today. 26 September 2021.
  8. ^ "2022 Round 3 NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg team lists". Newcastle Knights. 23 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Dragons v Knights Round 27 NRL Team List". Newcastle Knights. 29 August 2023.
  10. ^ "2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Finucane hangs up the boots". National Rugby League. 23 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Dolphins v Knights Round 8 NRL team list". Newcastle Knights. 23 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Knights fend off late surge to beat Dolphins". National Rugby League. 28 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Armstrong hat-trick propels Knights to thrilling win as Titans fume over late Bunker call". au.sports.yahoo.com.
  14. ^ "Newcastle Knights starlet David Armstrong set for Super League move after handing in transfer request". www.totalrl.com.
  15. ^ "Club Statement: David Armstrong". Newcastle Knights. 26 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Leigh sign Knights full-back Armstrong for 2025". BBC Sport. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  17. ^ "Leigh beat Wigan in extra time after historic 0-0 draw". www.bbc.co.uk.
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