Amy Hardcastle (born 4 March 1989) is an English rugby league player who plays at for St Helens in the Betfred Women's Super League.
Playing career Bradford Bulls Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Hardcastle first played rugby league for Siddal before taking time away from the game after having her daughter. On her return Siddal had disbanded their women's team so Hardcastle joined Bradford Bulls. Over the next 10 years Hardcastle experienced considerable success as Bradford won the league title twice and the Challenge Cup once.
St Helens In 2020 Hardcastle left Bradford to join St Helens but did not make her first appearance for St Helens until 2021 as the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In her first full season with St Helens, Hardcastle scored 23 tries in just 13 appearances.
When the NRL named its women's team of the decade in 2020, Hardcastle was the only English player to feature in the team.
In November 2023, Hardcastle became the Women's and Girls Rugby League Development Officer at Halifax Panthers.
St Helens (rejoin) On 8 November 2024 Hardcastle re-signed for St Helens
Representative Hardcastle was first selected for the England national team in 2009 and played in both the 2013 and 2017 World Cup competitions.
Hardcastle announced her retirement from international competition in September 2026 having made 29 appearances for England, scoring 30 tries.
Hardcastle has also represented Yorkshire in Origin Series matches against Lancashire.
Personal life Away from rugby league, Hardcastle is a healthcare assistant in the accident & emergency department at the Royal Halifax Infirmary.
References
External links Leeds Rhinos profile