Wigan-born Dec, a former pupil of St John Fisher Catholic High School, played his junior rugby for Wigan St Pats, Hindley and Orrell St James prior to joining the Salford Academy. After making his senior debut for The Stags he returned to Wigan St pats prior to continuing his career with Rochdale, North Wales Crusaders and Oldham. Dec credits his parents and grandparents, along with partner Nicole and daughter Poppy, as being the major influences on his career while his highlight to date is playing in Toronto for Rochdale in 2018. The Lancashire Under 17 and England Lions representative’s ambition is for Widnes to reach the play-offs and gain promotion, and to play at the highest level he can. Combining his rugby with a job in the construction industry Dec enjoys spending time with his family, going to the gym and playing golf.

Career record as at 31^st December 2021                    

54 apps; 6 tries; 24 points