Adam Lawton
English rugby league footballer
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Adam Lawton (born 13 June 1993) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship, as a prop or second-row.[3]
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| Born | 13 June 1993 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 18 st 2 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He played for the Widnes Vikings in the Super League, and on loan from Widnes at the North Wales Crusaders in the Championship. Lawton has spent time on loan from Salford at the Rochdale Hornets and the Swinton Lions in the Betfred Championship.
Background
Lawton was born in Widnes, Cheshire, England.
Career
Widnes Vikings
Lawton made his début in 2013, and scored nine tries in 12 appearances during his first season with the club. In July 2014, he was granted a sabbatical from his contract with Widnes in order to "take an extended break to Australia".[4]
Widnes Vikings (rejoined)
On 27 December 2020 it was reported that Lawton would re-join Widnes Vikings for the 2021 season on a one-year deal.[5]
Oldham RLFC
On 18 October 2023 it was reported that Lawton had signed a two-year deal with Oldham RLFC for the 2024 season.[6]
Widnes Vikings
On 10 July 2025 it was reported that he had re-joined Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal.[7]
