Martin Wood (rugby league)
Wood started his career at Halifax, helping the club achieve promotion from the Second Division in 1990–91.[4] In January 1997, Wood and his team-mate Nick Pinkney were signed by Super League side Sheffield Eagles in exchange for £95,000 plus Mark Gamson.Wood appeared as a substitute in Sheffield Eagles' 17–8 victory over Wigan in the 1998 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 2 May 1998.[4] During his second spell at the club, he was named the Northern Ford Premiership Player of the Year in 2000,[6] and reached a career total of 1,000 points in January 2001.[8] He continued playing and coaching rugby at amateur level, helping Sharlston Rovers achieve a shock win against Dewsbury Rams in the third round of the 2004 Challenge Cup.