In rugby union he played for Pontypool RFC, Devonport Services R.F.C.
), and the Royal Navy as a forward,[1] and in rugby league he played at club level for Wigan, as a prop, hooker, or second-row.
[2][3] Woods was signed by rugby league club Wigan in July 1921, along with Pontypool RFC team mate Wilfred Hodder.
[4] Woods played loose forward in Wigan's 13–2 victory over Oldham in the Championship Final during the 1921–22 season at The Cliff, Broughton on Saturday 6 May 1922.
[5] Woods played hooker in Wigan's 20–2 victory over Leigh in the 1922–23 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1922–23 season at The Willows, Salford on Saturday 25 November 1922.