Ellery Hanley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ellery Hanley
Occupation	Rugby Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 27, 1961(1961-03-27)
Age	63
Birthplace	Leeds
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Pisces

Ellery Hanley Biography

Ellery Hanley is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Player who was born on March 27, 1961 in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Former player in the sport of rugby who was a member of the Great Britain national team from 1984 until 1993, and also professionally for Bradford Northern, Wigan, Leeds among others.

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Hanley was then selected as captain for the 1988 Great Britain Lions tour. The Lions defeated Papua New Guinea but lost The Ashes to Australia, losing the first two tests in Sydney and Brisbane. The third test was a triumph for Hanley and his Lions though as they defeated Australia for the first time in a test match since 5 November 1978, ending Australia’s streak of 15 straight wins over Great Britain. The Lions then defeated New Zealand 12–10 in Christchurch for their only test in NZ to finish the tour on a high note.

In 1978, Hanley signed for Bradford Northern from the junior club Corpus Christi. On 26 November 1978, he made his professional début for Northern against Rochdale Hornets in a League Division One match. He helped his club to a 30–18 victory, by scoring a try on his début. He had to wait his time before gaining a regular first team place but in the early 1980s he emerged as one of the top players in the game.

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Ellery Hanley Net Worth

Ellery Hanley is one of the richest Rugby Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ellery Hanley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a junior player for Corpus Christi.

He then became a coach in Great Britain in 1994.

Cuthwyn Ellery Hanley MBE (born 27 March 1961) is an English former rugby league player and coach. Over a nineteen-year professional career (1978–1997), he played for Bradford Northern, Wigan, Balmain, Western Suburbs and Leeds. He won 36 caps for Great Britain, captaining the team from 1988 to 1992, and 2 for England. Nicknamed ‘Mr Magic’ and ‘The Black Pearl’, he played most often as a stand-off or loose forward after starting out as a centre or wing.

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During his second season at Wigan he scored 63 tries playing at centre, stand- off and loose forward, an all-time record for a non-winger. In the 1987 season, Hanley was awarded the Man of Steel award, being voted the player who made the biggest impact during the season. His play that year helped Wigan to their first league title in 27 years. He played in Wigan’s 1987 World Club Challenge victory against the visiting Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. Hanley holds the record for the most tries in a Regal Trophy (or precursors) Final with 3 tries.

Facts & Trivia

Ellery Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Ellery Hanley celebrates birthday on March 27 of every year.

Hanley, the Great Britain captain, was signed by Sydney club Balmain Tigers to play the remaining rounds of the 1988 NSWRFL season for them once his representative commitments were fulfilled. In his first season with the club he helped them to the Grand Final in 1988 against Canterbury by defeating Penrith, Manly, Canberra as well as Cronulla in the preliminary finals. The preliminary final against Cronulla was a closely fought battle, until Hanley went to set up the try that would seal the victory for Balmain as they edged out their opponents 9–2, the win sending the club to their first Grand Final since 1969.

Where is Ellery Hanley from?

Leeds, United Kingdom

Who is Ellery hanleys son?

Ellery Hanley – Umyla Hanley The last name says it all; son of former Great Britain wonderman Ellery Hanley, Umyla is determined to make it in rugby league as his own player. The Wigan fullback is only 20, but made his debut for the Warriors against St Helens in 2020.

How old is Ellery Handley?

61 years (March 27, 1961)

How old is Hilary Hanley?

61 years (March 27, 1961)

Who is Umyla Hanley mother?

Background. Hanley played his amateur rugby league for the Shevington Sharks and is the son of former Bradford, Wigan, Leeds, Western Suburbs, Balmain and Great Britain international, Ellery Hanley.