Craig Emmerson

For the Australian economist and former politician, see Craig Emerson.

Craig Emmerson

Birth name	Craig Emmerson
Date of birth	(1971-09-14) 14 September 1971
Place of birth	Halifax, West Yorkshire
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	13 st 0 lb (83 kg)
Occupation(s)	Electrician
Rugby union career
Position(s) Inside Centre Current team Halifax RUFC Amateur team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) Halifax () – West Harlepool () – Morley () – Gloucester () – Leeds Tykes () – Wakefield () – Halifax () – Morley () – Harlequins ()

Craig Emmerson (born 14 September 1971) is an English-born rugby union player. He was the first player to ever have a transfer fee paid for them when he moved from Morley to Gloucester in 1995 just as professionalism had been passed by the International Board.

Biography

Emmerson was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England on 14 September 1971. He began his rugby union career at the age of 16 for Halifax RUFC. He also has played for West Hartlepool, Harlequins, Morley, Gloucester, Leeds Tykes and Wakefield.

He is an electrician by trade.

Honours

England Colts
North of England U21
North of England

References

• Playfair Rugby Union Annual 1998/99