Lachlan Walmsley (born 12 June 1998) is a Scotland international rugby league footballer who plays as a er and for Bradford Bulls in the Super League.
He previously played for Halifax in the 2022 RFL Championship and Whitehaven in League 1.
Background Walmsley was born in Merriwa, New South Wales, Australia. He is of Scottish descent.Merriwa born Walmsley signs for Halifax Panthers in the UK's Betfred Championship
Playing career Club career He came through the youth system at the Newcastle Knights and reserve grade for the South Sydney Rabbitohs, and played for New South Wales under 18s in the State of Origin at youth level.LACHLAN WALMSLEYHalifax Panthers win race to sign winger WalmsleyNothing But League profile
Whitehaven RLFC Walmsley was the top point scorer for Whitehaven in their 2021 season.Walmsley set for giant Super League moveOverseas duo sign two-year deals at Halifax
Halifax Panthers He joined Halifax ahead of the 2022 season and was the top try-scorer for the Panthers in their 2022 seasonRugby League: Upper Hunter product Lachlan Walmsley sits second on Championship try-scoring leaderboard, World Cup shot for Scotland within reach and named (jointly with Dean Parata) as the 2023 Championship Player of the Year at the RFL annual awards.
Wakefield Trinity On 7 November 2023, it was reported that he had signed for Wakefield Trinity in the RFL Championship on a two-year deal.
On 9 July 2025, Walmsley signed a new one-year contract extension with Wakefield Trinity to remain at the club through the end of the 2026 season.
Bradford Bulls On 6 October 2026 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the Super League on a 2-year deal.
International career In 2021 Walmsley made his international début for Scotland against Jamaica.Lachlan Walmsley called up for ScotlandRookies in line for Scotland RL debut
In 2022 Walmsley was named in the Scotland squad for the 2021 Rugby League World Cup,Full list of every squad at the Rugby League World Cup 2021 scoring his first try for in the 28-4 defeat to on 16 October 2022.
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External links
Halifax Panthers profile Scotland profile Scotland RL profile