Keanan Brand Explained

Keanan Brand
Birth Date:8 January 1999
Birth Place:Wigan, Lancashire, England
Height:1.84m (06.04feet)
Weight:93abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Year1start:2018
Year1end:19
Appearances1:34
Tries1:9
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:36
Year2start:2020
Year2end:21
Appearances2:3
Tries2:0
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:0
Year3start:2021
Appearances3:12
Tries3:0
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:0
Year4start:2022
Year4end:present
Appearances4:23
Tries4:13
Goals4:0
Fieldgoals4:0
Points4:52
Year5start:2023
Appearances5:4
Tries5:2
Goals5:0
Fieldgoals5:0
Points5:0
Year6start:2024
Appearances6:0
Tries6:0
Goals6:0
Fieldgoals6:0
Points6:0
Year7start:2024
Appearances7:0
Tries7:0
Goals7:0
Fieldgoals7:0
Points7:0
New:yes
Source:[1] [2]
Updated:27 June 2024

Keanan Brand (born 8 January 1999) is a professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship, on short-term loan from the Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Super League.

He previously played for the Widnes Vikings in the Super League and the Betfred Championship, and for Warrington Wolves and Leigh Centurions (on loan) in the Super League.

In 2023, Brand appeared as a contestant on the ninth series of Love Island.[3]

Background

Brand was born in Skelmersdale, Lancashire, England.

Playing career

Widnes Vikings

In 2018 he made his Widnes début in the Super League against Hull Kingston Rovers.[4]

He featured 32 times in 2019 in all competitions for Widnes and was part of the team that made it to Wembley in the AB Sundecks 1895 cup final. He was also nominated for the Championship Young player of the year award.

Warrington Wolves

On 30 September 2019 it was announced that Brand had signed for the Warrington Wolves along with Anthony Gelling.[5]

Leigh Leopards

On 18 December 2020 newly promoted Leigh Leopards (then Leigh Centurions) signed Brand on a season long loan from Warrington Wolves for the 2021 Betfred Super League season.[6]

On 20 November 2021 it was announced that Brand had left Warrington Wolves and signed for Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Championship.[7]

Bradford Bulls (loan)

On 29 Feb 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Bradford Bulls in the RFL Championship on a 2-week short-term loan.[8]

Widnes Vikings (loan)

On 27 Jun 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Widnes Vikings in the RFL Championship on loan[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keanan Brand - Player Stats. Love Rugby League. 7 April 2018.
  2. Web site: Rugby League Project. rugbyleagueproject.org. 7 April 2018.
  3. Web site: Meet Keanan . . 23 February 2023 . 23 February 2023 . 23 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230223223519/https://www.itv.com/loveisland/articles/meet-keanan . live .
  4. Web site: Super League: Hull Kingston Rovers v Widnes Vikings. BBC. 7 April 2018. 7 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Warrington Wolves: Super League club sign Anthony Gelling & Keanan Brand from Widnes. BBC Sport. 17 Dec 2020.
  6. Web site: Keanan Brand: Leigh Leopardssign Warrington Wolves centre on loan. BBC Sport. 19 Dec 2020.
  7. Web site: Gordon. James. 2021-11-20. Leigh complete permanent signing of Keanan Brand from Warrington. 2021-11-20. LoveRugbyLeague. en-GB.
  8. Web site: Total RL. 29 Feb 2024. Callum Walker. Leigh Leopards outside back Keanan Brand makes short-term loan move to Championship side Bradford Bulls.
  9. Web site: Total RL. 27 Jun 2024. Leigh Leopards duo make Widnes Vikings moves.