Thomas "Tom" Longworth (born 14 January 1989) is an English former professional [[rugby league]] footballer who played as a [[prop]]. He spent the majority of his career in the [[Super League]] with clubs such as [[Wigan Warriors]] and [[Hull FC]], and also had stints with several clubs in the [[Championship]].
Early Life and Career
Born in [[Wigan]], England, Longworth came through the academy system of his hometown club, [[Wigan Warriors]]. He represented England at youth level before making his senior professional debut.Club Career
Wigan Warriors
Longworth began his senior career with [[Wigan Warriors]], making his Super League debut in 2007. He was part of a successful period for the club, contributing to their [[2010 Super League Grand Final]] victory and the [[2011 Challenge Cup Final]] win. During his time at Wigan, he also had a brief loan spell with [[Salford City Reds]] in 2011 to gain more first-team experience. He left Wigan at the end of the 2012 season.Hull FC
In 2013, Longworth moved to [[Hull FC]], where he continued to play in the Super League. He spent three seasons with the Hull-based club, making a significant number of appearances as a robust prop forward.Halifax
After his time at Hull FC, Longworth dropped down to the [[Championship]], signing for [[Halifax RLFC]] for the 2016 season. He became a key player for Halifax, known for his work rate and strong carries, and spent three seasons with the club.Swinton Lions
Longworth concluded his professional playing career with a stint at [[Swinton Lions]] in the Championship during the 2019 season before retiring.Playing Style
Throughout his career, Tom Longworth was known for his physical and direct playing style. As a prop, he was valued for his strong carries into the defensive line, robust tackling, and consistent effort in the middle of the field.Honours
- Super League: 2010 (Wigan Warriors)
- Challenge Cup: 2011 (Wigan Warriors)