Bryn Hargreaves
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Bryn Hargreaves is an English rugby league
player with Super League
team Bradford Bulls
.
Bryn Hargreaves played prop forward in the Wigan Academy since 2002. He made his first team debut from the subs' bench against Salford City Reds
in July 2004 and his full debut against London Broncos in August of that year. Hargreaves was given a 2-year full-time contract with the Wigan Warriors
in August 2004. Hargreaves capped the 2004 season by being awarded the Under-21s Billie Joe Edwards and Craig Johnson Memorial Player of the Year trophy.
Hargreaves was selected to play for Lancashire in the 2004 Academy Origin Series and in the England Under 18s squad that toured Australia in 2004 but was requested to stay at home to aid Wigan's injury crisis. He really impressed in the first team in 2005 when injuries to more experienced players provided an opportunity for the 20 year old to establish himself within the first team squad.
Hargreaves is notably the only prop forward not to conceded a penalty under Ian Millward's tenure.
In July 2006 Bryn moved to Leigh Centurions for an initial months loan so that Wigan could complete the signing of Stuart Fielden
.Commenting on the loan Wigan Chairman Maurice Lindsay said, "Bryn is a fine player and I'm sure his time will come in the future. He is not in our first team at the moment although he did a fine job earlier in the year. We have allowed him to go to Leigh to get further experience and we wish him good luck."
Bryn Hargreaves stayed on loan until the seasons close and did not return to Wigan but instead was released from his contract with Wigan Warriors
in 2006 as a part of Brian Noble's
squad rebuilding for the 2007 season. At this time many clubs such as Leigh Centurions, Hull KR, Salford City Reds and Harlequins RL all expressed an interest in signing the promising young front rower.
In November 2006 St. Helens, the then Super League, Challenge Cup and World Club Champions, signed the ex-Wigan prop Bryn Hargreaves on a two-year deal.
On Hargreaves, coach Daniel Anderson
stated: “Bryn will be out fifth specialist prop next year and we are confident that we can develop him physically and technically over the next couple of years.
“He was possibly thrown in at the deep end at too young an age as a starting prop at Wigan Warriors
but we believe that he has genuine potential as a rotational squad member who can be patiently and methodically developed.”
Hargreaves begun the 2007 season playing off the bench and received a winners medal for playing in St.Helens victory vs. Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge on 23 February 2007 and was picked for Wales World Cup Qualifier against Scotland for whom he qualifies through his Grand Fathers Nationality.
Bryn scored his first tries for St Helens on 13 June 2008, where he scored a hat-trick.
He played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final defeat to the Leeds Rhinos
.
Following injuries to a number of Saints front-rowers in the 2008 season, Hargreaves established himself as a first-team regular alongside James Graham
. In 2009 he has been the first-choice starting prop alongside Graham, ahead of Jason Cayless
and Maurie Fa'asavalu
.
for the 2011 & 2012 seasons.
2011 - 2011 Season
Hargreaves appeared in two of the four pre-season games. He played against Halifax RLFC
and Wakefield Wildcats.
Bryn featured in fifteen consecutive games from Round 1 (Leeds Rhinos
) to Round 15 (Salford City Reds
). An injury kept him out for a few games but Hargreaves then played in nine consecutive games from Round 19 (Leeds Rhinos
) to Round 27 (Wakefield Wildcats). He also appeared in the Challenge Cup
games against Halifax RLFC
and Wigan Warriors
.
2012 - 2012 Season
Rugby league
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player with Super League
Super League
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team 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....
.
Bryn Hargreaves played prop forward in the Wigan Academy since 2002. He made his first team debut from the subs' bench against Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
in July 2004 and his full debut against London Broncos in August of that year. Hargreaves was given a 2-year full-time contract with the Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
in August 2004. Hargreaves capped the 2004 season by being awarded the Under-21s Billie Joe Edwards and Craig Johnson Memorial Player of the Year trophy.
Hargreaves was selected to play for Lancashire in the 2004 Academy Origin Series and in the England Under 18s squad that toured Australia in 2004 but was requested to stay at home to aid Wigan's injury crisis. He really impressed in the first team in 2005 when injuries to more experienced players provided an opportunity for the 20 year old to establish himself within the first team squad.
Hargreaves is notably the only prop forward not to conceded a penalty under Ian Millward's tenure.
In July 2006 Bryn moved to Leigh Centurions for an initial months loan so that Wigan could complete the signing of Stuart Fielden
Stuart Fielden
Stuart Fielden is an English professional rugby league footballer for Wigan of Super League...
.Commenting on the loan Wigan Chairman Maurice Lindsay said, "Bryn is a fine player and I'm sure his time will come in the future. He is not in our first team at the moment although he did a fine job earlier in the year. We have allowed him to go to Leigh to get further experience and we wish him good luck."
Bryn Hargreaves stayed on loan until the seasons close and did not return to Wigan but instead was released from his contract with Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
in 2006 as a part of Brian Noble's
Brian Noble (rugby league)
Brian 'Nobby' D. Noble is an English former rugby league footballer. Noble is also the former coach of the Great Britain National Rugby League team. He was also the captain of the 1984 Great Britain touring team to Australia...
squad rebuilding for the 2007 season. At this time many clubs such as Leigh Centurions, Hull KR, Salford City Reds and Harlequins RL all expressed an interest in signing the promising young front rower.
In November 2006 St. Helens, the then Super League, Challenge Cup and World Club Champions, signed the ex-Wigan prop Bryn Hargreaves on a two-year deal.
On Hargreaves, coach Daniel Anderson
Daniel Anderson (rugby league)
Daniel Anderson is an Australian rugby league football coach. Anderson previously coached in Australia, New Zealand and England and is particularly noted for his work with the development of younger players.-Early years:...
stated: “Bryn will be out fifth specialist prop next year and we are confident that we can develop him physically and technically over the next couple of years.
“He was possibly thrown in at the deep end at too young an age as a starting prop at Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
but we believe that he has genuine potential as a rotational squad member who can be patiently and methodically developed.”
Hargreaves begun the 2007 season playing off the bench and received a winners medal for playing in St.Helens victory vs. Brisbane Broncos in the World Club Challenge on 23 February 2007 and was picked for Wales World Cup Qualifier against Scotland for whom he qualifies through his Grand Fathers Nationality.
Bryn scored his first tries for St Helens on 13 June 2008, where he scored a hat-trick.
He played in the 2008 Super League Grand Final defeat to the Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
.
Following injuries to a number of Saints front-rowers in the 2008 season, Hargreaves established himself as a first-team regular alongside James Graham
James Graham (rugby league)
James Graham is a rugby league player for St. Helens of Super League. A Great Britain and England international representative front row forward, he has played his entire professional career to date at St...
. In 2009 he has been the first-choice starting prop alongside Graham, ahead of Jason Cayless
Jason Cayless
Jason Paul Cayless is a former professional rugby league footballer of the 1990s and 2000s. A New Zealand international representative prop forward, he is the younger brother of Parramatta Eels great, Nathan Cayless. He played his club football for the Sydney Roosters, with whom he won the 2002...
and Maurie Fa'asavalu
Maurie Fa'asavalu
Maurie Fa'asavalu is a Samoan rugby union player who formerly played rugby league for St Helens. He was recently picked in the Great Britain rugby league squad after living in England for 4 years...
.
Bradford Bulls
On 3 September 2010, It was announced that Hargreaves had signed a 2 year contract with the Bradford BullsBradford 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....
for the 2011 & 2012 seasons.
2011 - 2011 Season
2011 Bradford Bulls season
This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2011 season. This is the sixteenth season of the Super League era.-Season review:August 2010...
Hargreaves appeared in two of the four pre-season games. He played against Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC is one of the most historic rugby league clubs in the game, formed over a century ago, in 1873 in the Yorkshire town of Halifax. Known as 'Fax', the official club colours are blue and white hoops, blue shorts and blue socks . They share The Shay stadium with football club FC Halifax Town...
and Wakefield Wildcats.
Bryn featured in fifteen consecutive games from Round 1 (Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
) to Round 15 (Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds
Salford City Reds are an English rugby league club based in Salford, Greater Manchester. Formed in 1873, they currently play in the Super League. They have won six Rugby Football League Championships and one Challenge Cup...
). An injury kept him out for a few games but Hargreaves then played in nine consecutive games from Round 19 (Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos is an English professional rugby league football club based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The club won the 2011 Super League and became the most successful club in the Super League era, beating St Helens 32-16 on 8th October 2011. Formed in 1890, Leeds competes in Europe's Super League...
) to Round 27 (Wakefield Wildcats). He also appeared in the Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup
The Challenge Cup is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs organised by the Rugby Football League. Originally it was contested only by British teams but in recent years has been expanded to allow teams from France and Russia to take part....
games against Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC
Halifax RLFC is one of the most historic rugby league clubs in the game, formed over a century ago, in 1873 in the Yorkshire town of Halifax. Known as 'Fax', the official club colours are blue and white hoops, blue shorts and blue socks . They share The Shay stadium with football club FC Halifax Town...
and Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors
Wigan Warriors is an English rugby league club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The club's first team squad competes in the engage Super League and the team are the current Challenge Cup holders as of the 27th August 2011....
.
2012 - 2012 Season
2012 Bradford Bulls season
This article details the Bradford Bulls rugby league football club's 2012 season. This is the seventeenth season of the Super League era.-Season Review:July 2011...
External links
- Bryn Hargreaves Wigan Career Page on the Wigan RL Fansite.
- Bryn Hargreaves St Helens Career Page on the Saints Heritage Society Website.