Greg Richards (rugby league)


Greg Richards is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a for the London Broncos in the Betfred Championship.
He played for St Helens in the Super League, and on loan from Saints at the Rochdale Hornets and the Sheffield Eagles in the Championship. Richards also played for the Leigh Centurions in the Super League and the Betfred Championship.

Background

Richards was born in Urswick, Cumbria, England. He attended Ulverston Victoria High School
He started his career with amateur club Barrow Island.

Career

He was signed by St. Helens. He made his first team début in July 2013 in a Super League game against Castleford.
He appeared in the 2014 Super League Grand Final as a substitute in Saints' 14–6 victory over the Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.
During the 2017 season, Richards was sent to Kingstone Press Championship side the Sheffield Eagles as part of a Dual registration deal with Saints. Here, he played just three games before returning.
Shortly after his departure from the Eagles came his departure from the Saints, as he joined then struggling Super League outfit Leigh.
He played for the Leigh Centurions in the 2018 Betfred Championship.