Player Biography

20-year-old Sam Winney is in his first professional season with London Broncos but has been with the club since the age of 16 and was named the Reserve team Player of the Year in 2024.

It has been a big year for Winney who has also recently become an Ireland international making his debut against Netherlands in September.

Speaking to London Broncos media, Winney said he’s proud to be making another step in his career;

“I’m really grateful to be given this opportunity to play for my boyhood club.

“Having been here in the system since the age of 16 it’s always been a goal of mine to make my first team debut so I’m really hoping I can make that happen.

“I had a very good end to last year personally with the reserves and the Ireland call up so hopefully I can continue stepping in the right direction this season.

“For now, looking forward to getting stuck into a big pre-season and getting ready for an exciting year.”

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Born in Preston, Lancashire Josh Rourke was a talented sportsman from an early age. His first introduction to rugby league was when his dad would take him to watch Wigan Warriors aged 4 however his interests and talent saw him signed for local football side Preston North End. Tall and quick with an eye for goal he was a talented forward but when he was released by his hometown club, which by his own admission, “broke his heart” he decided to turn his attention more to rugby league. Joining Chorley Rugby League at the age of 10 Rourke spent a large part of his teenage years at his local club where he would often play football on a Sunday morning before a rugby game in the afternoon. At 14 he signed a scholarship at Widnes Vikings initially playing as either a hooker or half-back. Rourke would spend 2 years at the club before more heartbreak when he was released. At that point Rourke rejoined Chorley so he could continue to play but more for fun “with friends”. It was at this point he began to play full-b