Bill Leyland
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| Full name | Billy Leyland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 3 February 2003 Maidstone, Kent, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 12 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 6 February 2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Maidstone Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | St Mary's University, Twickenham | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Relatives | Oli Leyland (brother) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bill Leyland (born 3 February 2003) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League.
Background
Leyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England. His brother Oli Leyland is a fellow London player.[3]
He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.[4]
Leyland attended Maidstone Grammar School[5] and graduated from St Marys University in Twickenham, London.[6]
Playing career
London Broncos
He joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2022 season.
He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2022 against the York Knights.[7]
Leyland was the Championship young player of the year in 2023.[8]
On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the Championship Grand Final victory against Toulouse Olympique in France.[9][10]
Hull Kingston Rovers
On 15 July 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League on a 2-year deal.[11]
Huddersfield Giants (loan)
On 9 April 2025 it was reported that he had signed for the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League on loan.[12]
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Billy Leyland". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
- ^ Bill Leyland
- ^ "Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league". Archived from the original on 2023-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Bill Leyland - Sport: Rugby League
- ^ Bill Leyland Re-signs for Broncos
- ^ "Rugby League Awards Night 2023 – the winners". www.rugby-league.com.
- ^ "'We said we were going to do it': Mike Eccles revels in London Broncos' Super League return".
- ^ "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Hull KR sign Broncos hooker Leyland". BBC Sport. 15 Jul 2024. Retrieved 3 Oct 2024.
- ^ Ben Olawumi (9 Apr 2025). "Huddersfield Giants snap up Hull KR hooker as highly-rated starlet tied down". Love Rugby League.