Leon Pryce
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| Personal information | ||
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| Date of birth | October 09, 1981 | |
| Place of birth | Bradford, England | |
| Height | 6'3" (1.91m) | |
| Weight | 15st 6lbs (98Kg) | |
| Nickname | Fresh Prince | |
| Position | Stand-Off / Centre / Wing / Full-Back | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | St Helens | |
| Number | 6 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Bradford | ||
| Professional clubs* | ||
| Years | Club | Apps (points) |
| 1998-06 2006-present |
Bradford Bulls St Helens |
? (?) 34 (48) |
| Representative teams | ||
| 1999-07 ?-07 |
England Great Britain |
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* Professional club appearances and points |
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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. Leon comes from a strong rugby league background with his father and uncle both playing at a high level.
[edit] England
He made his full debut for England against France in 1999 and has also represented his home county of Yorkshire.
[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.
