Lee Kershaw (born 2 May 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for Castleford Tigers in the Super League, on an initial two-week loan from Hull Kingston Rovers.
He has previously played for Wakefield Trinity and London Broncos in the Super League and has spent time on loan from Wakefield at Oldham in League 1 and the Championship.
Background
Kershaw was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England.
He played rugby union as a junior for Bingley and West Yorkshire, before moving into playing league for the Eastmoor Dragons and Keighley Albion.[4]
Career
Wakefield Trinity
In 2019, Kershaw made his Super League début for Trinity against the Leeds Rhinos.[5]
Kershaw played 17 matches for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.[6]
London Broncos
In early February, it was reported that Kershaw was training with Leeds however he was not part of their squad.[7] On 9 February 2024, he completed his move to the newly-promoted London Broncos.[8] In round 1 of the 2024 Super League season, Kershaw made his club debut for London in their 40-4 loss against St Helens.[9] In round 4, Kershaw scored two tries in London's 60-22 loss against Wigan.[10]
Hull Kingston Rovers
In November 2024, Hull Kingston Rovers confirmed that Kershaw would remain in Super League for 2025 after signing with the East Yorkshire club.[11]
Castleford Tigers (loan)
On 19 February 2025, it was announced that Kershaw would join Castleford Tigers on an initial two-week loan.[12]
References
- ^ "Player Summary: Lee Kershaw". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "LEE KERSHAW - GRASSROOTS TO GREATNESS?". GRM Sport. 30 June 2020. Archived from the original on 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Super League: Wakefield Trinity 26-24 Leeds Rhinos". BBC.
- ^ "Super League: Wakefield Trinity relegated after loss at Leigh Leopards, St Helens and Wigan Warriors win". www.skysports.com.
- ^ "Ex-Wakefield Trinity star Lee Kershaw on life as a free agent and London Broncos battle". www.mirror.co.uk.
- ^ "Ex-Wakefield Trinity winger Lee Kershaw signs permanent Super League deal with newly-promoted London Broncos". Total RL. 9 February 2024.
- ^ "Super League: St Helens 40-4 London Broncos - Saints thrash promoted side". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Super League: London Broncos 22-60 Wigan Warriors - reigning champions go top again". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Hull KR sign Broncos winger Kershaw". BBC Sport. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
- ^ Olawumi, Ben (19 February 2025). "Hull KR winger makes Super League switch following off-season move". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 19 February 2025.