Oliver Russell

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For the British peer, rower, and civil servant, see Oliver Russell, 2nd Baron Ampthill.
Olly Russell
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Personal information
Full nameOliver Russell
Born (1998-09-21) 21 September 1998 (age 27)
Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018–24 Huddersfield Giants 102 5 131 4 286
2019(loan) → Leigh Centurions 0 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → Batley Bulldogs 2 0 0 0 0
2019(loan) → Workington Town 1 0 0 0 0
2021(loan) → Halifax Panthers 1 0 0 0 0
2025 Wakefield Trinity 7 2 0 0 8
2025(loan) → Salford Red Devils 2 0 0 0 0
2025(loan) → Huddersfield Giants 2 0 0 1 1
2026– Huddersfield Giants 0 0 0 0 0
Total 117 7 131 5 295
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– England Knights 1 1 0 0 4
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As of 19 November 2025

Olly Russell (born 21 September 1998) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off & scrum-half for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

In 2019 he spent time on loan from Huddersfield at the Leigh Centurions and the Batley Bulldogs in the Championship, as well as Workington Town in League 1.

Background

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Russell was born in Oldham, England.

Russell played his junior amateur rugby for Oldham Saint Anne's, spending some time at Wigan St Judes.

He is a product of the Giants Academy after a spell with Wigan's Academy.

Career

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Huddersfield Giants

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After a spell with Wigan, he moved to Huddersfield's academy side and was an integral part of their run to the academy grand final in 2018.[3][4] In 2018 he made his Super League début for Huddersfield against the Widnes Vikings.[5] On 28 May 2022, Russell played for Huddersfield in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final loss to Wigan.[6]

Halifax Panthers (loan)

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On 26 May 2021 it was reported that he had signed for the Halifax Panthers in the RFL Championship on loan.[7]

Wakefield Trinity

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On 28 June 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League on a four-year deal.[8]

Salford Red Devils (loan)

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On 9 July 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Salford Red Devils in the Super League on short-term loan[9]

Huddersfield Giants (loan)

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On 20 August 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Huddersfield Giants in the Super League on loan for the remainder of the 2025 season[10]

Huddersfield Giants (re-join)

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On 18 November 2025 it was reported that he had re-joined Huddersfield Giants in the Super League[11]

References

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  1. ^ loverugbyleague
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
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