Paul Leyland (rugby league)

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Paul Leyland
Personal information
Full namePaul Leyland
Born (1986-05-28) 28 May 1986 (age 35)
England
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight102 kg (16 st 1 lb)
Playing information
Position Prop, Loose forward, Centre
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2006 St. Helens 10000

Paul Leyland (St. Helens) and is an English former professional rugby league footballer who was a professional with St. Helens in the Super League and formerly played in their reserve side. He is a loose forward by preference but could also play at prop or centre. He attended Broadway High School, and signed for St Helens from local amateur side Portico Vine ARLFC. He made his first-team début in the 2006's Super League XI when Saints played a mostly reserve team against Catalans Dragons in preparation for their upcoming Challenge Cup Final. [1] [2] He now coaches the under-20s as an assistant to Ian Talbot.

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References

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  2. "saints.org.uk Profile". saints.org.uk. 2010-01-09. Retrieved 2010-01-09.