Olly Davies

Olly Davies
Personal information
Full name	Oliver Davies
Born	30 November 1995 (age 29); St Helens, Merseyside, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)
Weight	15 st 10 lb (100 kg)
Playing information
Position	Second-row
Club
	Source: As of 13 January 2025

Oliver Davies (born 30 November 1995) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1.

Career

St Helens

Davies began his career with St Helens where he made his professional début as a substitute in a 26–16 away loss at Catalans Dragons.^[3]

Swinton Lions

He moved to Kingstone Press Championship side Swinton Lions in 2016 ahead of the 2017 season.^[4] The Second Rower spent a full season with them in which he appeared in 22 games and scored on two occasions, against Oldham and Halifax.

Sheffield Eagles

After his time with Swinton, Davies signed a two-year deal with fellow Championship side Sheffield Eagles.^[5] He helped the Eagles to win the inaugural 1895 Cup as they defeated Widnes Vikings 36–18 in the final.^[6]

Widnes Vikings

On 26 October 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship.^[7]

Halifax Panthers

On 5 November 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Halifax in the RFL Championship.^[8]

North Wales Crusaders (loan)

On 12 July 2024 it was reported that he had signed for North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1 on loan^[9]

North Wales Crusaders

On 13 January 2025 it was reported that he had signed permanently for North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1.^[10]

References

^ Love Rugby League
^ Rugby League Project
^ "Super League: Catalan (sic) Dragons 26–16 St Helens". BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
^ "5 major signings revealed!". Swinton Lions. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 21 June 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2018.
^ "Double signing joy for Eagles boss Aston". The Star. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
^ "Sheffield Eagles beat Widnes Vikings 36–18 to win inaugural 1895 Cup". BBC Sport. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.
^ "Widnes sign Sheffield forward as half-back departs". Love Rugby League. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.
^ "Widnes Vikings snap up ex-Wigan Warriors forward as former St Helens man departs in cross-Championship move". Love Rugby League. 5 November 2023.
^ Shaun Davies (12 July 2024). "Olly has settled in well since loan move to Crusaders". Leader Live. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
^ Ben Olawumi (13 January 2025). "Ex-St Helens pair handed League 1 leadership roles for 2025 with squad numbers confirmed". Love Rugby League.

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[1] Love Rugby League

[2] Rugby League Project

[3] "Super League: Catalan (sic) Dragons 26–16 St Helens". BBC Sport. 8 August 2015. Retrieved 20 January 2018.

[4] "5 major signings revealed!". Swinton Lions. 27 October 2016. Archived from the original on 21 June 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2018.

[5] "Double signing joy for Eagles boss Aston". The Star. 31 October 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.

[6] "Sheffield Eagles beat Widnes Vikings 36–18 to win inaugural 1895 Cup". BBC Sport. 24 August 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2019.

[7] "Widnes sign Sheffield forward as half-back departs". Love Rugby League. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2021.

[8] "Widnes Vikings snap up ex-Wigan Warriors forward as former St Helens man departs in cross-Championship move". Love Rugby League. 5 November 2023.

[9] Shaun Davies (12 July 2024). "Olly has settled in well since loan move to Crusaders". Leader Live. Retrieved 13 January 2025.

[10] Ben Olawumi (13 January 2025). "Ex-St Helens pair handed League 1 leadership roles for 2025 with squad numbers confirmed". Love Rugby League.

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