James Worthington (rugby league)

James Worthington (born 21 May 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who most recently played as a or  for Whitehaven in League 1.

He has played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League and spent time on loan from Wigan at the Swinton Lions, Toulouse Olympique and the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship, and the London Skolars and Workington Town in Betfred League 1.

Background
Worthington was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Career
In 2017 he made his Wigan Super League début against Wakefield Trinity. Whilst scoring two tries and receiving man of the match. He spent one season at Oldham RLFC after leaving Wigan, and prior to joining Whitehaven RLFC.

Whitehaven
On 10 February 2021 it was reported that he had signed for Whitehaven in RFL League 1. After a single season with the Cumbrian club, Worthington left the professional game to join amateur side, Wigan St Judes.