Andrew Wilson (rugby league)

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Andrew Wilson
Personal information
Full nameAndrew Wilson
Born (1963-10-05) 5 October 1963 (age 59)
Leeds, England
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1982–83 Huddersfield
1988–96 Wakefield Trinity 195
Total1950000
Source: [1]

Andrew "Andy" Wilson (born 5 October 1963) is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Huddersfield and Wakefield Trinity, as a wing. He is Assistant Coach at Yorkshire Amateur Rugby League side Queens ARLFC of Leeds, who play in the Unison Premier Division.

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Background

Andy Wilson was born in Leeds, West Riding of Yorkshire, England.

Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

Andy Wilson played left wing in Wakefield Trinity's 8–11 defeat by Castleford in the 1990–91 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1990–91 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 23 September 1990, and played left wing in the 29–16 victory over Sheffield Eagles in the 1992–93 Yorkshire Cup Final during the 1992–93 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 18 October 1992. [2]

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References

  1. Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org
  2. Hoole, Les (2004). Wakefield Trinity RLFC – FIFTY GREAT GAMES. Breedon Books. ISBN   1-85983-429-9