Bill Leyland Explained

Bill Leyland
Fullname:Billy Leyland
Birth Date:3 February 2003
Birth Place:Maidstone, Kent, England
Height:5feet
Weight:88abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:London Broncos
Year1start:2022
Year1end:present
Appearances1:34
Tries1:13
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:52
Year2start:2022
Appearances2:1
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
New:yes
Source:[1]
Updated:16 October 2023

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

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

Background

Leyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England. His brother Oli Leyland is a fellow London player.[2]

He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.[3]

Leyland attended Maidstone Grammar School[4] and is attending St Marys University in Twickenham, London.[5]

Playing career

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.[6]

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.[7]

On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the Championship Grand Final victory against Toulouse Olympique in France.[8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/bill-leyland/summary.html Rugby League Project
  2. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brothers-oli-bill-inspire-pupils-rugby-league-london-broncos-b1009633.html Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
  3. https://www.zeeon.co.uk/away-player/bill-leyland Bill Leyland
  4. https://londonbroncosrl.com/2022/06/28/leyland-brothers-inspire-the-next-generation-to-try-out-rugby-league/ Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league
  5. https://www.stmarys.ac.uk/sport/scholars/bill-leyland Bill Leyland - Sport: Rugby League
  6. https://londonbroncosrl.com/2023/07/13/bill-leyland-re-signs-for-broncos/ Bill Leyland Re-signs for Broncos
  7. Web site: Rugby League Awards Night 2023 – the winners. www.rugby-league.com.
  8. Web site: 'We said we were going to do it': Mike Eccles revels in London Broncos' Super League return.
  9. News: Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League. BBC Sport .