In November 2006 Paul Clough was promoted to train full-time with the St. Helens' first team squad. He had also been training with the squad in 2005's Super League X, but his performances have seen him included in St. Helens elite 25-man squad for the upcoming season. He is expected to compete for a regular first team spot over the next few years and was given the number 22 jersey for the 2007's Super League XII. Clough is a powerful second rower, a driving force in the tackle, and a player who is already physically imposing, especially considering his age. Paul Clough will offer Mick Potter a young local British feeling to the St. Helens pack. This is another example of St. Helens' continuing investment in local talent. 19-year-old Paul Clough was promoted from the Academy set-up to the first-team squad for 2006's Super League XI and was officially announced as a squad member for 2007's Super League XII. Paul Clough is perhaps a victim of St Helens success with their Treble winning season in 2006. Clough is also the victim of having to try to break into a team that already has four internationals in the back row with Chris Flannery, Jon Wilkin, Lee Gilmour and new signing Tony Puletua although he and Puletua may feature more predominately in the front row this season. Paul’s performances for the St. Helens Academy have shown great potential and he has represented and captained England throughout his junior career. The backrower made his Super League début in July 2005 against Hull F.C. He played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos. He was awarded the number 17 jersey for 2009's Super League XIV. He played in the 2009 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford. He played in the 2011 Super League Grand Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
Bradford Bulls
2015 - 2015 Season Clough signed for the Bradford Bulls on a 2-year deal. He featured in the pre-season friendlies against the Castleford Tigers and the Leeds Rhinos. He featured in Round 1 to Round 20 then in Round 22 to Round 23. Clough played in Qualifier 1 to Qualifier 7. Paul played in the £1 Million Game. He also featured in the Challenge Cup in Round 4 to Round 5. He scored against Doncaster. 2016 - 2016 Season Clough did not feature in any of the pre-season friendlies. He featured in Round 6 to Round 14 then in Round 17 to Round 19. Clough played in the Challenge Cup in the 4th Round.
Huddersfield Giants
In November 2016 Clough signed for the Huddersfield Giants on a two year deal beginning at the start of the 2017 Super League season. He had only played 45 times, scoring 4 points for the Bradford Bulls.
