Declan Patton

Declan Patton (born 23 May 1995) is a rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the North Wales Crusaders

He moved to Warrington in 2015 after being signed from Leigh. He mainly played reserve matches eventually making his way into the starting squad due to injuries. He has spent time on loan at Rochdale in League 1 and the Championship.

He played in the 20-6 win v Hull FC to secure the 2016 League Leaders' Shield. Since then Patton began to make a big impression scoring important tries and helping Warrington win many games throughout the season. Patton played in the 2016 Super League Grand Final against Wigan. He scored Warrington's only try putting them 6–2 up. However Wigan came back and won 12–6 at Old Trafford. Patton played in the 2018 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Catalans Dragons at Wembley Stadium. Patton played in the 2018 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford. Patton played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final victory over St Helens at Wembley Stadium.

Salford On 22 January 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Salford in the Super League.

Bradford On 3 February 2022, it was reported that Patton had signed for RFL Championship side Bradford Bulls.

Swinton Lions On 22 October 2023 it was reported he will join Swinton Lions for 2024.

Featherstone Rovers On 21 June 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Featherstone Rovers in the RFL Championship

North Wales Crusaders On 15 September 2025 it was reported that he had signed for North Wales Crusaders

International career In 2018 he was selected for the England Knights on their tour of Papua New Guinea. He played against Papua New Guinea at the Lae Football Stadium and the Oil Search National Football Stadium.