Lee Hansen (rugby league)

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Lee Hansen
Personal information
Full nameLiuaki Hansen
Born (1968-07-23) 23 July 1968 (age 56)
Playing information
Position Prop
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1991–94 Leigh 652008
1994–97 Widnes 8240016
1997–98 Wigan Warriors 260000
1998 Keighley Cougars 202008
1999–00 Widnes Vikings 6630012
2001–03 Swinton Lions 662008
2004–05 Rochdale Hornets 290000
2006 Blackpool Panthers 60000
Total360130052
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
1995–99 Tonga 30000
Source: [1] [2] [3]

Liuaki "Lee" Hansen (born 23 July 1968) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s who played for Leigh Centurions, Widnes Vikings (two spells), Wigan Warriors, Keighley Cougars, Swinton Lions, Rochdale Hornets and Blackpool Panthers.

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Hansen was a Tongan international and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.

Career

Hansen started his career at Leigh, making 65 appearances for the club between 1991 and 1994. [4] Following the club's relegation at the end of the 1993–94 season, he was signed by Widnes for an estimated fee of £40,000. [5]

In April 1997, he was signed by Wigan Warriors in exchange for Sean Long and a fee of £80,000. [6]

In April 1998, he was signed by Keighley Cougars. [7]

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References

  1. Rugby League Project
  2. "Liuaki "Lee" Hansen". rugby.widnes.tv. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  3. "Player Summary: Lee Hansen". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  4. "They Played For Leigh". Leigh Centurions. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  5. Richards, Martin (6 August 1994). "Halifax snap up Parker". Daily Mirror. London. p. 31 via NewsBank.
  6. Wilson, Andy (8 October 2004). "Robinson ready for grand sign-off". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  7. "Cougars pounce to boost squad". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. 16 April 1998. Retrieved 14 February 2022.