[3] Born in Hull, Hodgson began his career at Halifax in 1999, before moving to the Wigan Warriors in 2000, a tribunal fixing a £45,000 fee.

The club finished fifth in 2006's Super League XI, their highest ever position, and went on to the end of season play-offs for the first time.

In September 2007 Hodgson signed for the Huddersfield Giants, following the Salford City Reds' relegation from Super League.

[11] On 10 November Hodgson made his first appearance of Great Britain's test series against New Zealand and scored.

[14] On 3 October 2014, Hodgson announced his retirement and he signed a two-year contract to stay at his hometown club Hull Kingston Rovers as an assistant coach, along with Willie Poching.