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Paul King

b. 1979

English rugby league footballer

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Born 1979. Paul King is a British rugby league player.

Paul King (born 28 June 1979) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s, 2000s and 2010s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level in the Super League for Hull FC and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, and in the Co-operative Championship for the York City Knights, as a or . He played for Hull in the 2005 Challenge Cup Final from the interchange bench in their victory against the Leeds Rhinos. Hull reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against St. Helens, and King played from the interchange bench in his side's 4-26 loss.

After being released by Hull at the end of the 2009 season, he joined Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

In October 2011, he signed a one-year contract with York City Knights.

International honours King won a cap for England while at Hull in 2001 against Wales (sub), and won a cap for Great Britain while at Hull in 2001 against France.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul King?

English rugby league footballer

When was Paul King born?

Paul King was born on 28 June 1979 in Kingston upon Hull.

What is Paul King's occupation?

Paul King is a rugby league player.

What nationality is Paul King?

Paul King is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul King

· Wikidata: Q7151789

· DBpedia: Paul King (rugby league)

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