Michael Shenton
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Michael Shenton is an English professional rugby league
footballer currently playing for St. Helens in the Super League
. An England
international representative , he previously played for the Castleford Tigers
before moving to St. Helens in 2010.
team mate Joe Westerman
. The 2010 Engage Super League season was Shentons last season with his home town club. He signed a 3 year deal with St Helens RLFC on 3 August 2010.
. That year he was also a member of the winning U18's Academy Grand Final Side that played against St. Helens.
Star Luke Lewis
. Also in that Year Shenton played in the Northern Rail Cup Game final against Hull Kingston Rovers. Shenton also played in the National League Grand Final Match against Whitehaven Rugby League.
But at the end of Season Castleford Tigers was relegated and there were a lot of Super League clubs* chasing Shenton. (* Wakefield Wildcats, Hull FC)
100th Tigers Appearances
23/8/2008 - Castleford Tigers 44 v 24 Warrington Wolves
England Debut:-
10/10/2008 - England 74 v 0 Wales (The Keepmoat Stadium)
At the Tigers end of Season awards Shenton won the Back of The Year again. He also won the Castleford Tigers Supporters Clubs Special Achievement Award.
.
150th Tigers Appearances:-
13/8/2010 - Castleford Tigers 6 v Leeds Rhinos 38
1st International Try:-
12/6/2010 - England 60 v France 6 (Leigh Sports Village)
Last Tigers Appearances:-
4/9/2010 - St Helens RLFC 40 v Castleford Tigers 30
2005 - Northern Rail Cup Final Runners-up
2005 - National League 1 Grand Final Winner
2007 - National League 1 Grand Final Winner
2008 - England Rugby League Debut
2009 - Four Nations Runners-up
Rugby league
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footballer currently playing for St. Helens in the Super League
Super League
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. An England
England national rugby league team
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international representative , he previously played for the Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
before moving to St. Helens in 2010.
Biography
Michael Shenton is a product for the Tigers Academy set up, beginning his professional career in 2004. Shenton was a member of the England Elite Training Squad as well, with his Castleford TigersCastleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
team mate Joe Westerman
Joe Westerman
Joe Westerman, born in Pontefract, England, is a rugby league footballer for Hull in the Super League competition. Joe previously played for Castleford Tigers.-Castleford Tigers:...
. The 2010 Engage Super League season was Shentons last season with his home town club. He signed a 3 year deal with St Helens RLFC on 3 August 2010.
Spouse(s)
Shenton is engaged to Claire Moxon, who has been his partner for many years. Claire is a Mathematics teacher at Minsthorpe Community College.2004
Shenton made his Castleford Tigers Debut on 1 May 2004 in a 28 v 42 defeat to Wigan WarriorsWigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
. That year he was also a member of the winning U18's Academy Grand Final Side that played against St. Helens.
2005
In 2005 Michael Shenton was establishing himself as a first team regular in the squad but it was on the wing and then as the season went on Shenton moved in to the centre of the side at the time. Tigers Head Coach David Woods said he was like NRL and Penrith PanthersPenrith Panthers
The Penrith Panthers are an Australian professional rugby league football team based in the western Sydney suburb of Penrith. They compete in the National Rugby League premiership, the top rugby league football competition in Australasia. For the 2012 NRL season they will be coached by Ivan...
Star Luke Lewis
Luke Lewis
Luke Lewis is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who currently plays for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League. An Australian international and New South Wales State of Origin representative utility player, he has spent his entire professional career with the Panthers,...
. Also in that Year Shenton played in the Northern Rail Cup Game final against Hull Kingston Rovers. Shenton also played in the National League Grand Final Match against Whitehaven Rugby League.
2006
2006 was another bad year for the Tigers but, it was a good year personal for Michael Shenton who showed a good account for himself and that he is Super League quality. Shenton got all the rugby league pundits talking about him after the Castleford Tigers 80th anniversary game (Sun 16 July Castleford 31 v Leeds 30).But at the end of Season Castleford Tigers was relegated and there were a lot of Super League clubs* chasing Shenton. (* Wakefield Wildcats, Hull FC)
2007
In 2007 saw Shenton stay loyal with his local town club. It was a Great Season for the Tigers and Shenton. Shenton was a Member of the National League 1 Dream Team of The Year, and was a member of the squad that won NL 1 Champions trophy (finishing 1st in the league). and then he was a member of The National League 1 Grand Final that won Cas promotion back to The Super League. but they was a lot of super league clubs* still chasing Shenton. (*Bradford Bulls)2008
In 2008 saw Shenton make his 100th appearances for the club and make he International debut against Wales as well. Also Michael Shenton was called in to 2008 Rugby League World Cup train on squad but missed out on going to Australia. At Tigers end of the season awards Shenton won the Back of The Year.100th Tigers Appearances
23/8/2008 - Castleford Tigers 44 v 24 Warrington Wolves
England Debut:-
10/10/2008 - England 74 v 0 Wales (The Keepmoat Stadium)
2009
2009 showed Shenton grow as a senior player of the squad. Also 09 brings Shenton more international Caps of England. Shenton played in the mid-season international against France. He is in the 20man squad to play against Wales RL in the end of season international. Shenton is in the Gillette 4 Nations 23 man squad for England.At the Tigers end of Season awards Shenton won the Back of The Year again. He also won the Castleford Tigers Supporters Clubs Special Achievement Award.
2010 Last Season At Cas
2010 Shenton played in the mid-season international against France and scored his 1st England try. It was also Shenton last season with the Tigers. Michael Shenton Finished his Tigers career against his New Club St Helens RLFC, in there last league at Knowsley Road. Shenton was also the 2nd longest servicing Cas Player behind Tigers team mate Craig HubyCraig Huby
Craig Huby born 21 May 1986 in Pontefract, Yorkshire, England is a rugby league player for the Castleford Tigers in the European Super League.Married to Victoria, they have two children and live locally to Castleford where he grew up and plays....
.
150th Tigers Appearances:-
13/8/2010 - Castleford Tigers 6 v Leeds Rhinos 38
1st International Try:-
12/6/2010 - England 60 v France 6 (Leigh Sports Village)
Last Tigers Appearances:-
4/9/2010 - St Helens RLFC 40 v Castleford Tigers 30
2011 1st Season with St Helens RLFC
Signed for St Helens on a 3year Deal. Shenton scored his first try for the club in a 56-22 win over Salford City RedsSalford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
Shenton Honours
2004 - U18's Academy Grand Final Winner2005 - Northern Rail Cup Final Runners-up
2005 - National League 1 Grand Final Winner
2007 - National League 1 Grand Final Winner
2008 - England Rugby League Debut
2009 - Four Nations Runners-up
Castleford Tigers Career
| Year | Team | Apps | Tries | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
29 | 24 | 0 | 96 |
| 2006 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
27 | 8 | 0 | 32 |
| 2007 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
20 | 19 | 0 | 76 |
| 2008 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
22 | 13 | 0 | 52 |
| 2009 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
30 | 19 | 0 | 76 |
| 2010 | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
22 | 10 | 0 | 40 |
| Total | Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'... |
153 | 93 | 0 | 372 |
England career
| Against | Played | Tries | Goals | DG | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |