Reece Lyne Explained

Reece Lyne
Birth Date:2 December 1992[1]
Birth Place:Hull, Humberside, England
Height:1.93abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Weight:85abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Club1:Hull F.C.
Year1start:2010
Year1end:12
Appearances1:14
Tries1:4
Goals1:0
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:16
Year2start:2013
Year2end:23
Appearances2:233
Tries2:64
Goals2:0
Fieldgoals2:0
Points2:256
Club3:Doncaster
Year3start:2024
Year3end:present
Appearances3:14
Tries3:6
Goals3:0
Fieldgoals3:0
Points3:24
Teama:England
Yearastart:2018
Yearaend:21
Appearancesa:2
Triesa:0
Goalsa:0
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:0
Source:[2]
Updated:07 August 2024

Reece Lyne (born 2 December 1992) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a for Doncaster RLFC in the Betfred Championship and England at international level.

He has previously played for Wakefield Trinity (Heritage № 1322) and Hull F.C. (Heritage № 1068) in the Super League, and played on the earlier in his career.

Background

Lyne was born in Kingston upon Hull, Humberside, England. He is of Jamaican descent.

Early years

He attended David Lister School from 2004 to 2009,[3] and also played for Ideal Isberg Rugby Club during his childhood years.[4]

Playing career

Hull FC

Lyne started his playing career in 2010 at Hull F.C.[5]

Wakefield Trinity

At the end of the 2012 season he signed a three-year deal with Wakefield Trinity.[6] Having made his 100th appearance for the club at home to his old club Hull F.C., he wore the number four shirt for the 2017 season. Lyne played 15 games for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.[7] During his 10 seasons with Wakefield he made 233 appearances and scored 64 tries.[8] [9]

Doncaster RLFC

On 31 October 2023, it was announced that Lyne had signed a three-year deal with Doncaster RLFC.[8] [9]

International career

In July 2018 he was selected in the England Knights Performance squad.[10]

In 2018 he was selected for England against France at the Leigh Sports Village.[11]

He was selected in England 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Reece Lyne Wakefield Wildcats . . 2015. www.superleague.co.uk. Rugby Football League. 26 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150905064511/http://www.superleague.co.uk/matchday/player/10320. 5 September 2015.
  2. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/reece-lyne/summary.html Rugby League Project
  3. News: HULL FC: A début to remember for Reece Lyne. 16 February 2010. Hull Daily Mail. 24 August 2016.
  4. News: Isberg strike gold. 16 December 2009. Hull Daily Mail. 24 August 2016.
  5. News: Winger Reece Lyne signs new deal with Hull FC. 5 July 2010. BBC Sport. BBC. 2 October 2012.
  6. News: Reece Lyne moves to Wakefield Wildcats from Hull FC. 1 October 2012. BBC Sport. BBC. 2 October 2012.
  7. Web site: Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win. www.skysports.com. 29 September 2023.
  8. Web site: News Dons sign Super League mainstay Reece Lyne. Doncaster RLFC . 31 October 2023 . 19 November 2023.
  9. Web site: Love Rugby League. 31 October 2023. Wakefield Trinity stalwart Reece Lyne makes Championship switch on long-term contract: 'A really big signing for us'.
  10. Web site: Ten new additions in England Knights squad. loverugbyleague. 24 July 2018. 31 October 2019.
  11. Web site: Tom Johnstone marks debut with England hat-trick against France. Guardian. 17 October 2018. 31 October 2019.
  12. Web site: Sam Tomkins eager to lift inaugural World 9s title with England Down Under. Mirror. 16 October 2019. 29 October 2019.

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