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Bill Leyland

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Bill Leyland
Personal information
Full nameBilly Leyland
Born (2003-02-03) 3 February 2003 (age 21)
Maidstone, Kent, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2022– London Broncos 34 13 0 0 52
2022(loan) London Skolars 1 0 0 0 0
2025– Hull Kingston Rovers 0 0 0 0 0
Total 35 13 0 0 52
Source: [1][2]
As of 3 October 2024
EducationMaidstone Grammar School
Alma materSt Mary's University, Twickenham
RelativesOli Leyland (brother)

Bill Leyland (born 3 February 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Hull KR in the Super League.

He has spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.

Background

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Leyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England. His brother Oli Leyland is a fellow London player.[3]

He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.[4]

Leyland attended Maidstone Grammar School[5] and is attending St Marys University in Twickenham, London.[6]

Playing career

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London Broncos

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He joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2022 season.

He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2022 against the York Knights.[7]

He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Skolars in League 1.

Leyland was the Championship young player of the year in 2023.[8]

On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the Championship Grand Final victory against Toulouse Olympique in France.[9][10]

Hull Kingston Rovers

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On 15 Jul 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League on a 2-year deal.[11]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Summary: Billy Leyland". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
  4. ^ Bill Leyland
  5. ^ Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league
  6. ^ Bill Leyland - Sport: Rugby League
  7. ^ Bill Leyland Re-signs for Broncos
  8. ^ "Rugby League Awards Night 2023 – the winners". www.rugby-league.com.
  9. ^ "'We said we were going to do it': Mike Eccles revels in London Broncos' Super League return".
  10. ^ "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League". BBC Sport.
  11. ^ "Hull KR sign Broncos hooker Leyland". BBC Sport. 15 Jul 2024. Retrieved 3 Oct 2024.
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