Andy Ackers

Andy Ackers (born 25 December 1993), also known by the nickname of "Acks", is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a hooker for the Salford Red Devils in the Betfred Super League.

Andy Ackers
Personal information
Full nameAndrew Ackers
Born (1993-12-25) 25 December 1993
Golborne, Wigan, England
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
Playing information
PositionHooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2014–15 Swinton Lions 50 23 0 0 92
2016–17 London Broncos 48 19 0 0 76
2018– Toronto Wolfpack 31 13 0 0 52
Total 129 55 0 0 220
As of 9 October 2018
Source: [1][2]

He previously played for the Swinton Lions in the Championship and Championship 1, and for the London Broncos in the Championship.

Background

Ackers was born in Golborne, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Early career

Ackers was released by Wigan Warriors without making a single first team appearance and joined Warrington Wolves where he was released without making a single first team appearance.

Swinton Lions

He then played for Swinton Lions in the third-tier of Rugby League before being offered the opportunity to become a full time first team player for London Broncos.

London Broncos

Ackers was released by the Broncos after complaining of being homesick.[3]

Toronto Wolfpack

He subsequently signed for the Toronto Wolfpack, a club situated over 5,400km away from his home town.

References
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. "London Broncos Rugby League | #WeAreLondon | » Barthau and Ackers granted early release". londonbroncosrl.com. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
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