He started his professional career with the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Super League before moving to the Warrington Wolves in 2002.

He made over 400 appearances during his 18 years at the club, and was part of Warrington's 2009, 2010 and 2012 Challenge Cup winning teams.

He began his career at local team Normanton Knights, before being scouted for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

A conversion from the centres to the pack at the start of 2005 transformed his career and pushed him to international honours.

[8] Westwood played in the 2010 Challenge Cup Final victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.