Paul Johnson

Paul Johnson (born 25 November 1978) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, Emerging England and Lancashire, and at club level for the Wigan Warriors, the Bradford Bulls, the Warrington Wolves, the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and Crusaders RL, as a or .

He played for Wigan from the interchange bench in their 1998 Super League Grand Final victory over Leeds.

Johnson played for Wigan from the interchange bench in their 2001 Super League Grand Final loss to Bradford.

Johnson played for Wigan from the interchange bench in the 2003 Super League Grand Final which was lost to Bradford.

Bradford Bulls Johnson joined Bradford from the Wigan club in 2004. Having won Super League VIII, Bradford played against 2003 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge. Johnson played as a in Bradford's 22–4 victory. He played for Bradford as a in their 2004 Super League Grand Final loss against Leeds.

The following year he played for Bradford as a in their 2005 Super League Grand Final victory against the Leeds.

As Super League champions Bradford faced National Rugby League premiers Wests Tigers in the 2006 World Club Challenge. Johnson played as a in Bradford's 30–10 victory.

Later career Johnson joined Warrington from the Bradford side in 2007.

In October 2010, Johnson was signed by Crusaders after being released by Wakefield. He made his final Super League appearance in September 2011 against former club Wigan, announcing his retirement shortly after the game.

International career In 1998, Johnson played for Emerging England in a 15–12 victory over Wales.

Johnson made his Great Britain début in 2001, went on to play in the 2004 and 2005 Rugby League Tri-Nations.