Marc Sneyd Explained

Marc Sneyd
Birth Date:9 February 1991
Birth Place:Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Height:1.84abbr=onNaNabbr=on[1]
Weight:89abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Salford Red Devils
Year1start:2010
Year1end:14
Appearances1:50
Tries1:7
Goals1:81
Fieldgoals1:3
Points1:193
Year2start:2014(loan)
Appearances2:31
Tries2:7
Goals2:116
Fieldgoals2:2
Points2:262
Year3start:2015
Year3end:21
Appearances3:175
Tries3:19
Goals3:619
Fieldgoals3:36
Points3:1350
Year4start:2022
Year4end:present
Appearances4:60
Tries4:8
Goals4:216
Fieldgoals4:7
Points4:471
Yearastart:2022
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:1
Goalsa:20
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:44
Retired:no
Source:[2]
Updated:22 March 2024

Marc Sneyd (born 9 February 1991) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for Salford Red Devils in the Super League and England at international level.[3]

He made over 160 Super League appearances for Hull F.C., where he won two Challenge Cup finals, and also previously spent a season on loan from Salford at the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He played as a and earlier in his career.

Background

Sneyd was born in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, and grew up in Shaw. He played junior rugby league for Waterhead Warriors.[4]

Club career

Salford

He came through the junior ranks at Salford.[5] He made his début for Salford in 2010 but his game time was limited. In May 2013, he signed a new two-year contract with Salford.[6]

Castleford

Sneyd joined Castleford Tigers on loan for the 2014 season.[7] Castleford coach Daryl Powell described him as "...a quality player with the added benefit of an outstanding left-foot kicking game.”[7] This was Sneyd's breakthrough season in which he scored 7 tries and kicked 117 goals in just 31 appearances, and appeared in the 2014 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Leeds Rhinos at Wembley Stadium.[8] [9]

Hull F.C.

A transfer request in June 2014 was turned down by Salford,[10] but soon after, Sneyd signed a three-year contract with Hull F.C.[11] [12] Hull coach Lee Radford said he "...has a superb left-foot kicking game and a fantastic touch on the ball, which we think will give him the opportunity to blossom into a really good young British half-back."[11]

In 2016, Sneyd kicked 130 goals and became the league's top goal-kicker. He won the 2016 Challenge Cup with Hull against the Warrington Wolves, kicking two goals in the narrow 12-10 win at Wembley Stadium; Sneyd was made man-of-the-match and won the prestigious Lance Todd Trophy.[13] [14]

In February 2017, he extended his contract with Hull until 2019.[15] He won the 2017 Challenge Cup with Hull in an 18-14 victory over the record holders Wigan Warriors,[16] and once again he was named the Lance Todd Trophy winner becoming only the second player to win the award two years in a row.[17] [18]

In February 2019, Sneyd scored the first ever golden point in Super League with a drop goal in a 23–22 win against Wigan Warriors.[19] In April 2019, he signed a new three-year contract until the end of the 2022 season.[20] [21]

In April 2021, Sneyd overtook Michael Dobson in 9th position for the most conversions and penalty goals in Super League history.

Salford

On 5 November 2021, Sneyd signed a three-year deal to join Salford beginning in the 2022 season.[22] In round 3 of the 2022 Super League season, Sneyd was sent to the sin bin in his return game against Hull F.C. which ended in a 48-16 loss at the MKM Stadium.[23] In round 26 of the 2022 Super League season, Sneyd scored two tries and kicked nine goals in Salford's 50-10 victory over Castleford.[24] In round 5 of the 2023 Super League season, Sneyd kicked the winning drop goal in Salford's golden point extra-time victory over Wakefield Trinity.[25] In the 2023 Super League season, Sneyd played 19 games for Salford as the club finished 7th on the table and missed the playoffs.[26]

International career

In October 2013, he was named in the Ireland squad for the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.[27] However, despite being eligible through lineage, he was ruled ineligible after failing to complete the paperwork in time to register for the 2013 tournament.[28] Sneyd made his England debut in the 2021 Rugby League World Cup match against France in Bolton on 22 October 2022, kicking seven goals in England's 42-18 victory.[29] In the third group stage match, Sneyd scored a try and kicked 13 goals in England's 94-4 victory over Greece.[30]

Honours

Club

(2) 2016, 2017

Individual

(2) 2016, 2017

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hull 1st Team Marc Sneyd. https://web.archive.org/web/20150215065518/http://www.hullfc.com/first-team/profile/262537/marc-sneyd. dead. 2015-02-15. . 2015. Hull FC. 17 July 2015.
  2. Web site: Rugby League Project . 19 November 2017 . 1 December 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171201045641/http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/marc-sneyd/summary.html . live .
  3. Web site: Super League . 6 May 2013 . 7 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130807035157/http://superleague.co.uk/player/10625 . live .
  4. Web site: Home-grown talents reach for the stars . Oldham Evening Chronicle . 17 September 2023 . 3 February 2010.
  5. Web site: Salford: Darrell Griffin completes move as Marc Sneyd stays . BBC Sport . 7 July 2019 . 7 May 2013 . Scrum-half Sneyd, 22, has progressed through the academy... . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707141025/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/22440849 . live .
  6. Web site: Utility back Marc Sneyd signs new two-year deal at Salford City Reds . Sky Sports . 7 July 2019 . 7 May 2013 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707224218/https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/8697457/Utility-back-Marc-Sneyd-signs-new-two-year-deal-at-Salford-City-Reds . live .
  7. Web site: Super League: Marc Sneyd joins Castleford on season-long loan . Sky Sports . 7 July 2019 . 13 September 2013 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707224219/https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/13995/8918551 . live .
  8. Web site: Leeds lift Challenge Cup after Ryan Hall's double stuns Castleford. Guardian. 23 August 2014. 13 November 2019. 1 July 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190701190856/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/aug/23/catleford-leeds-challenge-cup-final-match-report. live.
  9. Web site: Scott . Ged . Challenge Cup final: Castleford Tigers 10-23 Leeds Rhinos . BBC Sport . 7 July 2019 . 23 August 2014 . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709095830/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/28884420 . live .
  10. Web site: Super League: Salford Red Devils reject Marc Sneyd's transfer request . Sky Sports . 7 July 2019 . 18 June 2014 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707144126/https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/9353785/super-league-salford-red-devils-reject-marc-sneyds-transfer-request . live .
  11. Web site: Hull FC to sign Leon Pryce & Marc Sneyd . BBC Sport . 7 July 2019 . 1 July 2014 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707135957/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/28107452 . live .
  12. Web site: Pryce and Sneyd to join Hull FC . ITV . 7 July 2019 . 1 July 2014 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707135253/https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/update/2014-07-01/pryce-and-sneyd-to-join-hull-fc/ . live .
  13. Web site: Scott . Ged . Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 12-10 Warrington Wolves By Ged Scott BBC Sport at Wembley . BBC Sport . 7 July 2019 . 27 August 2016 . 8 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190708061817/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/37169016 . live .
  14. Web site: Hull FC's Jamie Shaul's late try takes Challenge Cup away from Warrington. Guardian. 27 August 2016. 7 November 2019. 28 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228203836/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/27/hull-warrington-challenge-cup-final-match-report. live.
  15. Web site: O'Callaghan . Rory . Marc Sneyd signs two-year contract extension with Hull FC . Sky Sports . 7 July 2019 . 21 February 2017 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707221211/https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12210/10775784/marc-sneyd-signs-two-year-contract-extension-with-hull-fc . live .
  16. Web site: Hull FC 18-14 Wigan recap as the Black and Whites claim back-to-back Challenge Cup triumphs. Mirror. 26 August 2017. 6 November 2019. 6 November 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191106125620/https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/challenge-cup-final-live-score-11054626. live.
  17. Web site: Marc Sneyd delighted to prove doubters wrong . Sky Sports . 7 July 2019 . 26 August 2017 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707142621/https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12210/11008019/marc-sneyd-delighted-to-prove-doubters-wrong . live .
  18. Web site: Bower . Aaron . Hull beat Wigan to retain Challenge Cup thanks to Marc Sneyd masterclass . The Guardian . 7 July 2019 . 26 August 2017 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707133146/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2017/aug/26/hull-fc-wigan-warriors-challenge-cup-final-match-report . live .
  19. Web site: Super League: Wigan Warriors 22-23 Hull FC . BBC Sport . 21 March 2024 . 24 February 2019.
  20. Web site: Jackson . William . Marc Sneyd delighted to have future resolved as he signs long-term Hull FC deal . Hull Live . 7 July 2019 . 16 April 2019 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707125738/https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/marc-sneyd-delighted-future-resolved-2766196 . live .
  21. Web site: Smith . Peter . Hull FC delight as Marc Sneyd sticks around until 2022 . Yorkshire Post . 7 July 2019 . en . 16 April 2019 . 7 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190707133625/https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/hull-fc/hull-fc-delight-as-marc-sneyd-sticks-around-until-2022-1-9716066 . live .
  22. Web site: Paul Rowley named new Salford Red Devils head coach; Marc Sneyd returns from Hull FC. www.skysports.com.
  23. Web site: Hull FC 48 Salford Red Devils 16: Inspired Jake Connor stars to ruin Marc Sneyd's return to MKM Stadium. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.
  24. Web site: Castleford Tigers 10-50 Salford Red Devils: Highlights, player ratings and talking points. www.seriousaboutrl.com.
  25. Web site: Super League: Salford Red Devils 14-13 Wakefield Trinity after golden-point extra time. www.bbc.co.uk.
  26. Web site: Salford Red Devils' 2023 season in review. www.salfordnow.co.uk.
  27. Web site: Rugby League World Cup 2013: Ireland name 24-man squad . BBC Sport . 7 July 2019 . 3 October 2013 . 9 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190709095834/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/24388679 . live .
  28. Web site: World Cup: James Mendeika will deputise at full-back for Ireland against England. Sky Sports. 9 April 2021. 1 November 2013. 26 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140926073724/http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/15323/9000990/world-cup-james-mendeika-will-deputise-at-full-back-for-ireland-against-england. live.
  29. Web site: Rugby League World Cup: England 42-18 France - Shaun Wane's side close to knockouts. www.bbc.co.uk.
  30. Web site: Rugby League World Cup: England crush Greece as Dom Young scores four tries. www.bbc.co.uk.

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