Oliver Holmes

Oliver Holmes (born 7 August 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a forward for the Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Super League. He has played at representative level for England and the England Knights. He had played his entire professional club career with Castleford, his hometown club, before one season at the Warrington Wolves in the Super League. Background Holmes was born in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. Club career Holmes made his senior Castleford début against the Huddersfield Giants on 9 April 2010. Holmes scored a try in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium. Holmes played in Castleford's victory over Wakefield Trinity in August 2017, to help the club secure their first ever top-flight league title. He also played in the 2017 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.