Morgan Gannon
English rugby league footballer
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Morgan Gannon (born 2 December 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the New Zealand Warriors in the NRL.
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| Full name | Morgan Gannon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 2 December 2003 Halifax, West Yorkshire, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 13 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Lock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Father | Jim Gannon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background
Gannon was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. His brother Jacob Gannon played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League and they are both sons of former player Jim Gannon.
He played his junior rugby league for Siddal.[3]
Playing career
Leeds Rhinos
In 2021 he made professional début for Leeds against St Helens in the 2021 Challenge Cup.[4]
New Zealand Warriors
On 26 April 2025, Gannon signed a three-year contract beginning in 2026 with the New Zealand Warriors of the NRL.[5]
Gannon made his debut in a 38–12 win over the Newcastle Knights on 21 March 2026 in Newcastle, Australia.[6]
