Denive Balmforth
Wales international rugby league footballer
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Denive Balmforth (born 1 October 2003) is an English-born professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker or loose forward for York Knights, on loan from Hull F.C. in the Super League and Wales.
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| Full name | Denive Balmforth | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 October 2003 Leeds, West Yorkshire, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 4 lb (97 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker, Loose forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
Hull FC
In 2022, he made his Hull début in the Super League against Toulouse Olympique.[3]
Swinton Lions (loan)
On 25 May 2024 it was reported that he had joined Swinton Lions on short term loan.[4]
Catalans Dragons (loan)
On 25 June 2025 he joined the Catalans Dragons on loan.[5]
Hull FC recalled him on 8 September 2025, ready for the forthcoming clash with Warrington Wolves at the weekend.
In October 2025 he was selected for the Wales squad for their matches against Ireland.[6]
York Knights (loan)
In October 2025 it was announced he would be joining super league newcomers York Knights for the 2026 season. [7]
International
He made his international debut for Wales, starting at halfback, in the 24-0 win over Ireland in Neath on 25 October 2025 in the two-match series.[8]
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