Les Boyd

Quick Facts

Full Name	Les Boyd
Occupation	Rugby League Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 17, 1956(1956-11-17)
Age	68
Birthplace	Nyngan
Country	Australia
Birth City	New South Wales
Horoscope	Scorpio

Les Boyd Biography

Les Boyd is one of the most popular and richest Rugby League Player who was born on November 17, 1956 in Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia. Boyd was born in Nyngan (New South Wales) on 17th November

1956. He later attended Nyngan High School. He played in the 1972 Australian Schoolboys team under Roy Masters, his future coach at Western Suburbs.

Boyd, playing for New South Wales, broke Darryl Brohman’s jaw with his elbow while playing in the first game of the 1983 State of Origin series in Brisbane’s Lang Park. Rumours at that time suggested that Brohman would have been able to test for Australia three days later, had he not broken his jaw. That opportunity would not be available again. Referee Barry Gomersall didn’t send Boyd off, and only issued Queensland a penalty. Boyd was not cited in any way by the NSWRL. Boyd was selected for the Australian team for New Zealand’s test the next day, but was then forced to resign when Charlie Gibson, Secretary of Brohman’s club team Penrith officially cited him. Many, including Ted Glossop, the NSW coach, believed Boyd was unfairly treated by the Jim Comans-led judiciary, which suspended Manly forward Manly for twelve months. Comans was currently on a campaign against violence in rugby league. Many felt Boyd was used as a symbol of the campaign and the punishment far outweighed the crime.

Boyd played out the rest of his career in England with Warrington (Heritage No. 855). He played second-row, i.e. number 11, (replaced by interchange/substitute Kevin Tamati) in Warrington’s 8-34 defeat by Wigan in the 1985 Lancashire County Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at Knowsley Road, St. Helens, on Sunday 13 October 1985. He was man of the match winning the Harry Sunderland Trophy in Warrington’s 38-10 victory over Halifax in the Premiership Final during the 1985–86 season at Elland Road, Leeds on Sunday 18 May 1986. Boyd played left-prop, i.e. number 8, in Warrington’s 4-18 defeat by Wigan in the 1986–87 John Player Special Trophy Final during the 1986–87 season at Burnden Park, Bolton on Saturday 10 January 1987.

In 2000 Boyd was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for his contribution to Australia’s international standing in rugby league. Further honours came in September 2004 when he was named at lock in the Western Suburbs Magpies team of the century. Boyd currently works as a rep in the Riverina region of south western New South Wales for Lion Nathan.

He sued Mirror Newspapers Ltd in 1980 for publishing an article about him that said he was “fat, slow, and predictable”. Boyd was selected to be the Kangaroos’ second-row forward during the 1982 New Zealand rugby league tour through Australia and Papua New Guinea. Boyd was also part of the 1982 Kangaroos undefeated side, which became known as “The Invincibles”. He was a second-row forward in most cases, but he played all three Tests against Great Britain in front row. He scored a try at Boothferry Park, Hull. Julian Rascagneres, a French referee sent Boyd off for hard running forward in the first test at Central Park in Wigan. He was penalized for kicks to John Dalgreen, Lions Hooker. Rascagneres should be credited for calling a penalty against Boyd because he was unable to tackle the tackle correctly and was looking downfield. He missed Dalgreen, who was lying on his back, and he lashed out at Boyd with the boot. Television replays clearly show that Boyd kicked Boyd in the shin. The English-based touch judge reported Boyd’s retaliation. Ray French, a BBC commentator, called Boyd’s retaliation “vicious kick”, even though it seemed he also missed Dalgreen’s action. The Kangaroos didn’t feel Boyd’s sendoff. They led 15-4 at the moment and won the match 27-6. This was in addition to retaining the Ashes that they held since 1978 Kangaroo tours and preserving their record of never losing a series in England from 1959-60 Kangaroo tours.

Les Boyd Net Worth

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

Les Boyd, an Australian rugby league footballer born 17 November 1956, is a former player. Boyd played for Australia in international matches and also represented New South Wales in the State of Origin. Boyd was a club footballer in Australia and England. His usual position was second-row.

Boyd was a New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership player for the Western Suburbs Magpies and then the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. Boyd was chosen to participate in the 1978 Kangaroo Tour. His hard running made him one of the most prominent forwards, and culminated with his forced entry into the Ashes test team against Great Britain. Boyd was selected to be on the bench at Bradford’s Odsal Stadium for the second Ashes Test.

In 1984 while playing for Manly, Boyd was again suspended, this time for a record-equalling 15 months for eye-gouging of Canterbury hooker Billy Johnstone. The suspension effectively ended Boyd’s playing career in Australia.

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Facts & Trivia

Les Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby League Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Les Boyd celebrates birthday on November 17 of every year.

What is Les Boyd doing now?

Boyd currently works as a rep in the Riverina region of south western New South Wales for Lion Nathan.

How long was Boyd suspended?

1984. Three matches after returning from his 12-month suspension, Manly’s Les Boyd is charged with gouging hooker Billy Johnstone in a match against Canterbury. His subsequent 15-month ban signals the end of his career in Australia.

How old is Les Boyd?

65 years (November 17, 1956)

What is the Boyd strategy?

John Boyd is often known exclusively for the so-called ‘OODA’ loop model he developed. This model refers to a decision-making process and to the idea that military victory goes to the side that can complete the cycle from observation to action the fastest.

Where is Mike Boyd?

Mike Boyd (born February 6, 1947) is an American basketball coach. He is a former Cleveland State University head coach, and is currently an assistant at East Tennessee State University.