Mark Applegarth (born 10 December 1984), also known by the nickname of "Mash", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s.
He played at club level for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, the York City Knights (two spells), the Central Queensland Comets and the Batley Bulldogs, as a prop, second-row, or loose forward.
[1][2] He is head-coach of York Knights in the RFL Championship, following Andrew Henderson's move to become Head of Rugby operations and development.
In round 15 of the 2023 Super League season, Applegarth earned his first win as Wakefield Trinity head coach defeating Leeds 24-14.
[3] At the conclusion of the Super League XXVIII season Wakefield Trinity finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.