Andy Ackers
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| Full name | Andrew Ackers | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 25 December 1993 Golborne, Wigan, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 14 st 2 lb (90 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 9 October 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Andrew 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.
He previously played for the Swinton Lions in the Championship and Championship 1, for the London Broncos in the Championship, and for the Toronto Wolfpack in the Championship.
Background
Ackers was born in Golborne, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.
Early career
Wigan Warriors
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][when?]
Toronto Wolfpack
He subsequently signed for the Toronto Wolfpack, a club situated over 5,400km away from his home town.
Salford Red Devils
On June 4, 2020, Ackers left the Toronto Wolfpack and signed a contract with the Salford Red Devils that would run until through 2022.[4]
References
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ "London Broncos Rugby League | #WeAreLondon | » Barthau and Ackers granted early release". londonbroncosrl.com. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
- ^ "Andy Ackers leaves Toronto Wolfpack for the Salford Red Devils". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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