Edward Chapelhow (born 21 September 1995) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a prop for Oldham in the RFL Championship.[3]

Ted Chapelhow
Personal information
Full nameEdward Chapelhow
Born (1995-09-21) 21 September 1995 (age 30)
Runcorn, Cheshire, England
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight16 st 7 lb (105 kg)
Playing information
PositionProp
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2015–20 Widnes Vikings 73 6 0 0 24
2015(loan) Whitehaven 20 2 0 0 8
2016(loan) Whitehaven 24 2 0 0 8
2017(loan) Bradford Bulls 6 2 0 0 8
2018(loan) N Wales Crusaders 1 0 0 0 0
2021–23 Newcastle Thunder 62 7 0 0 28
2024– Oldham 48 8 0 0 32
Total 234 27 0 0 108
Source: [1][2]
As of 21 February 2026
RelativesJay Chapelhow (brother)

Background

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Ted Chapelhow was born in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. His twin brother Jay Chapelhow also plays for Oldham RLFC in the RFL League 1.[4]

Career

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Widnes Vikings

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Chapelhow is a graduate of the Widnes Vikings Academy system[5] and played his junior rugby league for the West Bank Bears club.[6][7] He has represented England at youth team level.[6][7]

In 2015 he made his professional début for Whitehaven in the Kingstone Press Championship.[8]

He has since returned to Whitehaven in the Kingstone Press Championship as a dual-registered player.[7][9]

Ottawa Aces

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On 10 August 2020 it was announced that Chapelhow, along with his twin brother Jay, had signed for Ottawa Aces.[10]

Newcastle Thunder

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Due to Ottawa Aces' deferred competition start date, Chapelhow, again with his twin brother, both instead signed up for Newcastle Thunder on 24 December 2020.[11]

Oldham R.L.F.C.

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On 6 November 2023 it was reported that he had signed for Oldham R.L.F.C. in the RFL League 1 on a one-year deal joining his brother Jay.[12]

References

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  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Rugby League Project
  3. "Widnes Vikings twins Ted and Jay Chapelhow sponsored by Runcorn coach firm". Liverpool Echo. 15 November 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  4. "Twins delighted to join forces in Whitehaven victory". News & Star. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  5. "Warriors Academy Win In Widnes". Wigan Warriors. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  6. 1 2 "Chapelhow's delight at England call up to face the Aussies". Runcorn & Widnes World. 24 October 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 "Two Widnes youngsters in for derby clash". Cumberland Echo. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  8. "Who was Whitehaven RL's Player of the Year in 2015?". News & Star. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  9. "Misery for Whitehaven as London Broncos run riot". News & Star. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
  10. "Ottawa Aces announce signings of Jay and Ted Chapelhow". www.loverugbyleague.com. 10 Aug 2020. Retrieved 28 Dec 2020.
  11. "Chapelhow twins join Newcastle". www.loverugbyleague.com. 24 Dec 2020. Retrieved 28 Dec 2020.
  12. "Oldham lock in 27th squad member for 2024 with signing of ex-Widnes Vikings forward". Love Rugby League. 6 Nov 2023.
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