Leon Pryce

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Leon Pryce

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Personal information
Full name	Leon Pryce
Date of birth	October 09, 1981
Place of birth	Bradford, England
Height	6ft 3in
Nickname	Fresh Prince
Position	Stand-Off/Centre/Wing
Professional clubs*
1998-2006 2006-2007	Bradford Bulls St Helens	?(?) 32(12)
National team
1999-2007 ?-2007	England Great Britain	?(?) ?(?)
* Professional club appearances and (tries) counted for the domestic league only.

Leon Pryce (born October 9, 1981 in Bradford) is a rugby league player who plays for St. Helens RFC and has established himself as an international player, often being selected for Great Britain. His nickname is the 'Fresh Prince'. He is the older brother of Bradford Bulls player Karl Pryce.

[edit] England

He made his full debut for England against France in 1999 and has also represented his home county of Yorkshire. he is also the man

[edit] Bradford Bulls

At the age of 16, Leon Pryce had the honor of captaining the England schools side. Leon came through the academy ranks at the Bradford Bulls, after they signed him from amateur side Queensbury in Bradford. He soon went on to feature in the Superleague grand final, playing an influential role off the bench. In 2005, he won the man-of-the-match award in the Superleague grand final, as well as scoring a try.

Pryce's versatile brand of football has enabled him to be used as a utility at Bradford when not needed at his usual post, on the wing. His quick pace and unpredictability have made him a success at Bradford club.

[edit] St Helens

In 2006, Leon Pryce started his St. Helens RFC career, after joing the club from the Bradford Bulls after he decided not to renew his contract with the club during 2005. One of the key issues in the decision was that he would start at stand off- a position Pryce has long coveted.

Leon Pryce won his first trophy with St Helens in August 2006 when they defeated Huddersfield Giants in the Challenge Cup Final at Twickenham.