Dalton Grant (rugby league)
Dalton Grant (born 21 April 1990) is a Welsh professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the London Skolars in the Betfred Championship. He has played at club level for the South Wales Scorpions, the Barrow Raiders and the Dewsbury Rams. He has played for Crusaders RL in the Super League while on loan at the club in 2011. In September 2014, Dalton was named in the Wales squad in preparation for the 2014 European Cup. He went on to play in the tournament, appearing in two games and scoring in the team's  game against Ireland. In October 2015, Dalton yet again played for Wales this time in the 2015 version of the European Cup tournament in which Wales become European Champions. Dalton scored a try in the opening game against Scotland. He would then go on to score one try for Wales in each of their last two games of the tournament. Giving him a try in ever international game for Wales. Dalton also played in the 2017 World Cup for Wales, and also played in the qualifiers to get Wales in the 2021 World Cup. He is set to play in  the Sydney World Cup 9’s 2019 for Wales. Background. Dalton was born in Newport, Wales. Club career. Bradford Bulls. 2018 - 2018 Season In December 2017 Dalton signed a one-year deal with Bradford Bulls. Dalton featured in the pre-season friendlies against Halifax, Sheffield Eagles, Toronto Wolfpack and Keighley Cougars. He scored against Halifax (1 try) and Sheffield Eagles (1 try). Grant featured in Round 1 (York City Knights) to Round 7 (Coventry Bears) then in Round 9 (West Wales Raiders) to Round 22 (Workington Town). He also played in Round 24 (West Wales Raiders) and Round 26 (Hemel  Stags). Dalton played in the 2018 Challenge Cup in Round 3 (West Wales Raiders) then in Round 5 (Warrington Wolves). He scored against Keighley Cougars (1 try), Hunslet R.L.F.C. (3 tries), Oldham (2 tries), West Wales Raiders (4 tries), London Skolars (2 tries), Hemel Stags (4 tries) and York City Knights (2 tries). At the end of the season Grant signed a 1 Year extension to his contract. 2019 - 2019 Season Dalton featured in Round 9 (Dewsbury Rams) to Round 14 (Halifax R.L.F.C.) then in Round 16 (Batley Bulldogs) to Round 17 (Leigh Centurions). Dalton played in Round 27 (Rochdale  Hornets). Grant played in the 2019 Challenge Cup in Round 4 (Keighley Cougars) to Quarter Final (Halifax R.L.F.C.). He scored against Dewsbury Rams (2 tries), Featherstone Rovers (1 try), Barrow Raiders (1 try), Rochdale Hornets (4 tries), Toronto Wolfpack (1 try), Leeds Rhinos (1 try) and Halifax R.L.F.C. (1 try). Statistics do not include pre-season friendlies. London Skolars. On 16 Jan 2020 it was announced that Grant had joined London Skolars International career. He was selected in the Wales 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.