Leon Pryce

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leon Pryce
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Oct 9, 1981(1981-10-09)
Age	43
Birthplace	Bradford
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Libra

Leon Pryce Biography

Leon Pryce is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on October 9, 1981 in Bradford, England, United Kingdom. Leon Pryce (born 9 October 1981) is a professional rugby League coach who most recently was the coach of Workington Town in League 1 and also an English former professional league footballer who played stand-off center, wing, and fullback throughout the 90s and 2000s, and 2010s.

Following the fact that Bradford didn’t renew his contract until 2005 In 2006, Pryce was signed by St. Helens. One of the most important factors in the selection process was that he’d start his career as a stand-off which is which is a position Pryce has long wanted.

In July 2007, Pryce was accused of squeezing Sam Burgess’ testicles. He was later found guilty of the incident and banned for three matches. That year he was voted rugby league’s dirtiest player by RL Weekly readers.

In 2008 Pryce was charged and appeared in court alongside Stuart Reardon on charges of assault and violence following an alleged incident at Reardon’s estranged wife’s house in Queensbury, Bradford. They were charged with using violence to gain entry and common assault. The charge of using violence to gain entry against both defendants was dropped after the prosecution offered no evidence. In March 2009, having been found guilty of common assault, the pair were given a 12-week suspended sentence.

As of 2003 Pryce got 120 hours of community-based service for a felony injury after he attacked the former Bulls fitness trainer Eddie McGuinness with a glass. He was a player for Bradford as a substitute during the 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against Wigan. The team had won Super League VIII, Bradford took on the 2003 NRL Premiers Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge. Pryce was a half-back in a stand-off position and scored a score in Bradford’s win 22-4. He was part of Bradford as a winger and scored a goal in their 2004 Super League Grand Final victory against Leeds which earned him the Harry Sunderland Award for an outstanding Player of the Match display.

Leon Pryce Net Worth

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

At the age of 16 Pryce played for the England schools team. Pryce was a part of the ranks of the academy with Bradford Bulls, after the club signed him from the amateur team Queensbury from Bradford. Pryce was a player for Bradford as a wing player in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was defeated by St. Helens. He made his debut with England in the match against France in 1999. He has also represented his hometown County of Yorkshire.

Pryce was a player for Bradford on the wing during the 2003 Super League Grand Final victory against Wigan. In the guise of Super League VI champions, Bradford took on the 2001 NRL Premiers, also known as the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge. Pryce was chosen to play on the bench as a substitute in Bradford’s win. The following year, Pryce was a part of Bradford on the bench of substitutes during the 2002 Super League Grand Final loss against St. Helens.

Pryce won his first trophy with St Helens in August 2006, defeating Huddersfield in the Challenge Cup Final at Twickenham. St Helens reached the 2006 Super League Grand final to be contested against Hull FC, and Pryce played at stand-off half back, scoring a try in Saints’ 26–4 victory. As 2006 Super League champions, St Helens faced 2006 NRL Premiers Brisbane Broncos in the 2007 World Club Challenge. Pryce played at stand-off half back in the Saints’ 18–14 victory. He went on to win the Challenge Cup again in 2007 when Saints beat Catalans Dragons 30–8 at Wembley Stadium. He was a joint winner of the Lance Todd Trophy along with Paul Wellens.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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He was again found guilty of a similar misconduct, against Bradford forward Andy Lynch on 22 February 2008. However, he escaped a possible eight-match ban as the disciplinary panel ruled the contact “minimal”.

Facts & Trivia

Leon Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Leon Pryce celebrates birthday on October 9 of every year.

After being released by St Helens in 2011, Pryce signed for the Perpignan based Catalans Dragons for the 2012 season. The Stand-off made his début against Castleford Tigers in a 28-20 victory and was named Man of the Match. He went on to play 80 times for the French side and scored a total of 20 tries in the three seasons he spent at the club.

What is Leon Pryce doing now?

After Pryce retired he set up his own player agency. His son Will Pryce plays for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League.

Is Will Pryce Leon Pryce son?

He is the son of former England and Great Britain international Leon Pryce.

Who did Leon Pryce play for?

Leon was part of the Bradford Bulls side who won the treble in 2003 and then repeated the trick with St Helens three years later.

How old is Leon Pryce?

40 years (October 9, 1981)

When did Bradford Northern became Bradford?

Bradford Northern were renamed Bradford Bulls in 1996 , at the start of Super League. Bradford’s main rivalries are with Leeds, Halifax and Huddersfield. The club entered administration in 2012, and again in 2014 and 2016.