Carl Forster (born 4 June 1992) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and is the head coach for the North Wales Crusaders in Betfred League 1. He played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from Saints He has previously coached Whitehaven in League 1 and the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship. Background Forster was born in St Helens, Merseyside, England. Playing career St Helens He signed for Saints from local amateur club Pilkington Recs in 2009. 2011's Super League XVI was his first as a professional with St. Helens. He enjoyed Grand Final success with St. Helens Academy. In June 2012, Carl signed a 2-year contract with St. Helens. Salford Red Devils He played for Salford Red Devils in the Super League until the end of 2015. Swinton Lions For 2016 season he played for Swinton Lions. Whitehaven RLFC For the 2017 season, Forster played for Whitehaven while also serving as the team's head coach. Rochdale Hornets In 2019 Forster moved on to the Rochdale Hornets as player-coach before moving back to Whitehaven that season on loan after re-signing from Rochdale. Barrow Raiders On 23 Sep 2019 it was reported that he had signed for Barrow Raiders in the RFL League 1 on a Player-only 1-year deal North Wales Crusaders On 5 Nov 2022 it was reported that he had taken up the player-coach role at North Wales Crusaders in the RFL League 1 for the 2023 season References External links Whitehaven profile Whitehaven coaching profile Saints Heritage Society profile 1992 births Living people Barrow Raiders players English rugby league coaches English rugby league players London Broncos players North Wales Crusaders coaches North Wales Crusaders players Pilkington Recs players Rochdale Hornets coaches Rochdale Hornets players Rugby league players from St Helens, Merseyside Rugby league props Salford Red Devils players Swinton Lions players St Helens R.F.C. players Whitehaven R.L.F.C. coaches Whitehaven R.L.F.C. players