Paul Johnson (born 25 November, 1978) is an English professional rugby league footballer who is currently contracted to English club Warrington Wolves of Super League. A Great Britain representative second-row forward, he previously played for Wigan and Bradford, both of whom he won Super League championships with.

[edit] Wigan Warriors

Played for them between 1998-2003

[edit] Bradford Bulls

Paul joined the Bulls from the Wigan Warriors in 2004.

[edit] Warrington Wolves

Paul joined the Wolves from the Bradford Bulls in 2006.

[edit] Great Britain

Johnson made his Great Britain debut in 2001, went on to play in the 2004,2005 Tri nations.

Paul was voted ‘Back of the Series’ against Australia in 2001. He missed a large part of last season with shoulder and thumb injuries but was in sensational form on his return and gained selection for the Tri Nations tournament, scoring a hat trick against the Kiwis.

[edit] Personal life

He is divorced with no children.

In February 2003 his younger brother, Wigan academy player Craig Johnson, was killed in a car crash along with Billy-Joe Edwards, a promising Wigan academy player and younger brother of former Wigan player Shaun Edwards.^[1]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• 2001 Ashes profile
• International Statistics at englandrl.co.uk
• Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org

Warrington have released paul johnson.