Andy Raleigh Explained

Andy Raleigh
Fullname:Andrew James Patrick Raleigh
Birth Date:17 March 1981
Birth Place:Huddersfield, England
Height:6feet
Weight:16st[1]
Club1:Sheffield Eagles
Year1start:2004
Year1end:05
Appearances1:28
Tries1:6
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:24
Year2start:2005
Year2end:06
Appearances2:29
Tries2:17
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:68
Club3:Huddersfield Giants
Year3start:2006
Year3end:11
Appearances3:132
Tries3:16
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:64
Year4start:2012
Year4end:14
Appearances4:58
Tries4:7
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:28
Updated:9 May 2014
Source:[2] [3]
New:yes
Retired:yes

Andy Raleigh (born 17 March 1981) is an English former professional rugby league footballer. He played in the Super League for the Huddersfield Giants, the Hull Kingston Rovers and the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats. He played as a or as a .[4]

Background

Raleigh was born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England.[5]

Club career

Between 2002 and 2004, Raleigh played for Sheffield Eagles.[6] In November 2004, Raleigh joined Hull Kingston Rovers. He scored 17 tries in 30 appearances during which time the club won the Northern Rail Cup and Raleigh was named National League Player of the Year.[5] [6] In September 2005, Raleigh signed a two-year deal to join Huddersfield Giants ahead of the 2006 season.[5] Raleigh played for Huddersfield in the 2006 Challenge Cup Final at against St. Helens but the Giants lost 12–42.[7] In October 2011, Raleigh joined Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on a two-year deal.[8] Raleigh announced his retirement at the end of the 2014 season.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Huddersfield Giants. web page. Huddersfield Giants. 7 August 2011.
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/andy-raleigh/summary.html RLP Profile
  3. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Andy-Raleigh/ loverugbyleague
  4. Web site: Huddersfield Giants 26-20 Leeds Rhinos. BBC. 14 March 2010. 15 March 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100322211949/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/super_league/8560365.stm. 22 March 2010 . live.
  5. Web site: Raleigh seals Huddersfield switch . BBC Sport . 9 September 2005 . 10 April 2024.
  6. Web site: Andy Raleigh: Wakefield Wildcats forward to retire after season . BBC Sport . 29 July 2014 . 10 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Match Summary and Details: 2006 Challenge Cup . rleague.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20071001045703/http://www.rleague.com/db/index.php?id=80375 . 1 October 2007.
  8. Web site: Giants sign Aaron Murphy as Raleigh and Kirmond move on . BBC Sport . 7 October 2011 . 10 April 2024.