Brett Ferres
Encyclopedia
Brett Ferres is an English professional rugby league
footballer who is currently contracted to English club Castleford Tigers
of the European Super League
competition. He plays at either as a loose forward/Lock or a second row.
Ferres was a member of the England Academy side that toured Australia and New Zealand in 2004. In 2005 he made 9 first team appearances and was the regular goal kicker for the Senior Academy, a side he also captained, scoring 17 tries in only 17 appearances for the under-21s.
Ferres signed for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
in exchange for David Solomona who went to Bradford Bulls
.
Ferres signed for Castleford Tigers
on 7 November 2008 after being released from his contract with Wakefield.
On 2 July 2009 Ferres signed a new 3-year deal to stay at Castleford.
while at Bradford Bulls in 2006 against France, Tonga (2 matches), and Samoa.
Called up to the England Squad for Autumn matches against France, Samoa and Tonga in the Federation Shield
tournament.
Rugby league
Rugby league football, usually called rugby league, is a full contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular grass field. One of the two codes of rugby football, it originated in England in 1895 by a split from Rugby Football Union over paying players...
footballer who is currently contracted to English club Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
of the European Super League
Super League
Super League is the top-level professional rugby league football club competition in Europe. As a result of sponsorship from engage Mutual Assurance the competition is currently officially known as the engage Super League. The League features fourteen teams: thirteen from England and one from...
competition. He plays at either as a loose forward/Lock or a second row.
Ferres was a member of the England Academy side that toured Australia and New Zealand in 2004. In 2005 he made 9 first team appearances and was the regular goal kicker for the Senior Academy, a side he also captained, scoring 17 tries in only 17 appearances for the under-21s.
Ferres signed for Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are a professional rugby league club that plays in the European Super League and is based in Wakefield. They achieved promotion in 1999 and have remained in the League since. They are known to their fans as Wakey, Trinity, Wildcats, or historically The Dreadnoughts...
in exchange for David Solomona who went to Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls is a professional rugby league club based in the city of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. They play in the European Super League and are currently joint 10th in the league....
.
Ferres signed for Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers are a professional rugby league club based in Castleford in West Yorkshire, England. They participate in the professional European competition Super League. They are sometimes known as 'Cas', 'Cas Tigers', 'Classy Cas' or the 'Black & Amber'...
on 7 November 2008 after being released from his contract with Wakefield.
On 2 July 2009 Ferres signed a new 3-year deal to stay at Castleford.
Representative
Brett Ferres won caps for EnglandEngland national rugby league team
The England national rugby league team represent England in international rugby league football tournaments. The team has now seen a revival, having largely formed from the Great Britain team, who also represented Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The team is run under the auspices of the Rugby Football...
while at Bradford Bulls in 2006 against France, Tonga (2 matches), and Samoa.
Called up to the England Squad for Autumn matches against France, Samoa and Tonga in the Federation Shield
Federation Shield
-Standings:-Final:Rob Purdham captained the victorious England side in this tournament, with Matt Diskin as the vice-captain. The Paul Cullen coached side entered the final as favourites following a successful group stage with three wins from three matches....
tournament.