Oli Leyland (born 17 May 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off, scrum-half or fullback for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.
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| Full name | Oliver Leyland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 May 2001 Maidstone, Kent, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 13 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Stand-off, Scrum-half, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Education | Maidstone Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Bill Leyland (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He has spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.
Background
editLeyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England.[4][5] He attended Maidstone Grammar School.[6]
He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.[7] Leyland represented Lancashire against the Australian Schoolboys side.[8] He joined the London Broncos Academy aged 16.[9]
His brother Bill Leyland plays for Hull KR.[10]
Playing career
editLondon Broncos
editHe joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2020 season.[11]
He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in April 2021 against the York City Knights.[12]
He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Skolars in League 1.
Leyland was a runner up in the Championship young player of the year in 2022.[13][14][15] He was the Broncos top point scorer in 2022, with 102 points from two tries and 47 goals, and won the LBSA Young Player of the Year award voted for by supporters. On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the London Broncos upset Million Pound Game victory over Toulouse Olympique.[16]
Warrington Wolves
editOn 8 October 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Warrington in the Super League on a two-year deal.[17]
References
edit- ^ "Player Summary: Oliver Leyland". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ itsrugby profile
- ^ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium
- ^ London Broncos’ historic win ‘perfect advert’ for rugby league
- ^ Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league
- ^ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium
- ^ Lancashire and Yorkshire name Academy Origin squads to face Australian Schoolboys
- ^ Oli Leyland keen to propel London Broncos into new era
- ^ Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
- ^ London Broncos head coach Danny Ward savours Great Britain experience
- ^ Leyland staying grounded after ‘unbelievable experience’ of making professional debut
- ^ Wakefield Trinity youngster scoops award after spells at Barrow Raiders and Featherstone Rovers
- ^ York City Knights' winger Towse misses out on award
- ^ Championship and League 1 awards nominations announced
- ^ "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ Drew Darbyshire (8 Oct 2024). "Warrington Wolves confirm signing of London Broncos star with length of contract revealed". Love Rugby League.
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