Wakefield-born Ellis played initially for Kippax Welfare in Leeds helping them to win a league championship before joining the Wigan club’s youth set-up. He then moved to Wolves and after turning in some fine performances with the reserves was given his first team chance against Hull at Headingley last September when several regulars had to self isolate. Coming off the bench he contributed to a 37-12 victory. Ellis has gained international honours with England under-16s and at Academy level.