Brad Dwyer

Brad Dwyer
Personal information
Full nameBradley Dwyer
Born (1993-04-28) 28 April 1993 (age 31)
Wigan, Greater Manchester, England
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2012–17 Warrington Wolves 88 16 0 0 64
2013(loan) → Swinton Lions 8 2 0 0 8
2013(loan) → Huddersfield Giants 6 0 0 0 0
2014(loan) → Swinton Lions 11 6 0 0 24
2015(loan) → London Broncos 12 4 0 0 16
2018–22 Leeds Rhinos 121 35 0 1 141
2018(loan) → Featherstone Rovers 3 6 0 0 24
2023 Hull FC 26 2 0 0 8
2024 Warrington Wolves 0 0 0 0 0
2024(loan) → Leigh Leopards 5 0 0 0 0
2024– Leigh Leopards 22 0 0 0 0
Total 302 71 0 1 285
Source: [1][2]
As of 15 October 2024

Brad Dwyer (born 28 April 1993) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Leigh Leopards in the Super League.

He previously played for Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC in the Super League, playing on loan from Warrington at the Swinton Lions and the London Broncos in the Championship, and the Huddersfield Giants in the Super League. He has also spent time on loan from Leeds at Featherstone Rovers in the Championship.

Background

Dwyer was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.He played cricket in his junior years at Springview C.C and was famous for his use of a very heavy bat and aggressive batting style opening the batting on a regular basis for their 2nd Eleven .

Career

Warrington Wolves

Dwyer made his first team début for the Warrington side in March 2012[3] and scored his first Super League try in a local derby against Widnes a month later.[4]

For the 2013 season he was one of six Warrington players to sign for Championship club Swinton under the dual registration rules.[5]

On 7 May 2014, he signed a new deal that would keep him at the Warrington outfit until November 2016.[6][7]

He played in the 2016 Challenge Cup Final defeat by Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium.[8][9]

Leeds Rhinos

In July 2017, he signed a two-year deal to play for Leeds club from the start of the 2018 season.[10]

The Featherstone Rovers most tries in a match record of six tries is jointly held by; Chris Bibb, Dwyer, and Michael Smith, Dwyer scored six tries against Rochdale on Sunday 1 July 2018.[11]

On 17 October 2020, he played in the 2020 Challenge Cup Final victory for Leeds over Salford at Wembley Stadium.[12]

Hull F.C.

After 120 appearances for Leeds, Dwyer signed for Hull F.C. ahead of the 2023 Super League season. Dwyer played 24 matches for Hull F.C. in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished 10th on the table.[13]

Warrington Wolves (rejoin)

On 24 October 2023, it was reported that he had re-joined Warrington on a two-year deal[14] With his loan and then permanent move to Leigh in April 2024, Dwyer did not make a competitive start for Warrington.

Leigh Leopards

On 26 February 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Leigh on a two-week short-term loan, following the injury to Edwin Ipape.[15] Dwyer made his debut for Leigh in their 12-4 loss to St Helens. Dwyer was sent to the sin bin during the second half for a professional foul.[16] On 11 April 2024, Dwyer signed a two-year deal to join Leigh permanently.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Profile at loverugbyleague.com". Profile at loverugbyleague.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  2. ^ "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Matrix sponsor up-and-coming Warrington Wolves Player". Matrix Networks. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  4. ^ "GUARDIAN VERDICT: Warrington Wolves 46 Widnes Vikings 12". Warrington Guardian. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Six Warrington Wolves join Swinton Lions". Cheshire Today. 7 January 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Super League: Warrington Wolves hooker Brad Dwyer signs new two-year contract". superleague.co.uk. 31 December 2017. Archived from the original on 8 May 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  7. ^ "Dwyer signs new Wolves deal". skysports.com. 31 December 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2018.
  8. ^ "Hull FC's Jamie Shaul's late try takes Challenge Cup away from Warrington". Guardian. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  9. ^ "Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 12-10 Warrington Wolves". BBC. 27 August 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Brad Dwyer: Leeds Rhinos sign Warrington Wolves hooker on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 21 July 2017. Retrieved 7 December 2017.
  11. ^ "Dwyer's a six hitter as Featherstone Rovers thrash Rochdale". pontefractandcastlefordexpress.co.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
  12. ^ "Leeds beat Salford 17-16 after Luke Gale lands late winning drop-goal". BBC Sport.
  13. ^ "Hull FC highs and lows as mid-season resurgence not enough to prevent drop-off". www.hulldailymail.co.uk.
  14. ^ "Hull FC's Brad Dwyer makes move to Super League rivals". Total RL. 24 October 2023.
  15. ^ Mike Critchley (26 February 2024). "Brad Dwyer loaned to Leigh Leopards after Edwin Ipape injury". Leigh Journal.
  16. ^ "Why Leigh Leopards captain John Asiata escaped ban after yellow card in St Helens clash". www.totalrl.com.
  17. ^ "Brad Dwyer: Leigh Leopards sign Warrington Wolves hooker on two-year deal". www.bbc.co.uk.