Andy Saunders (rugby league)
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| Full name | Andrew Saunders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 14 September 1994 Quirindi, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andy Saunders (born 14 September 1994) is a former Australian professional rugby league footballer. He previously played for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League. He is a former Penrith Panthers National Youth Championship Captain and has played over 100 games in the NRL's second tier reserve grade competition.[2]
Background
[edit]Born in Quirindi, New South Wales, Saunders is of Italian descent.[3] He played his junior rugby league for the Quirindi Grasshoppers before being signed by the Penrith Panthers.
Playing career
[edit]Early career
[edit]In 2013 and 2014, Saunders played for the Penrith Panthers' NYC team.[4] In October 2013, he played in the Panthers' NYC premiership win over the New Zealand Warriors.[5] In 2014, he took over the captaincy of the Panthers' NYC team.[5] In September 2014, he was named at prop in the 2014 NYC Team of the Year[6] and played in the Panthers' New South Wales Cup premiership win over the Newcastle Knights.[7] In October 2014, he played for the Junior Kangaroos against the Junior Kiwis.[8]
2017
[edit]In February, Saunders signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for the 2017 season.[9] In May, he played for the New South Wales Residents against the Queensland Residents.[10] In July, he made his NRL debut for the Canterbury side during their round 18 match against Newcastle at Belmore Sports Ground. Saunders played off the bench in their 20-18 victory.[11][12]
2018
[edit]In 2018, Saunders signed for NSW Cup side Wentworthville.[13]
2019
[edit]In 2019, Saunders signed for Blacktown Workers.[14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ Ferguson, Shawn Dollin and Andrew. "Andy Saunders – Career Stats & Summary – Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
- ^ "Official Canterbury Cup NSW profile of Andy Saunders for Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles". New South Wales Rugby League. Retrieved 20 June 2019.
- ^ "Italy Look to Make Second Rugby League World Cup". European Rugby League. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ^ "S". Nyc Database. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ a b NRL Digital Media. "Where Are They Now: 2013 NYC Premiers – Panthers". Penrithpanthers.com.au. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Holden Cup Team of the Year". NRL.com. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ NRL Digital Media. "VB NSW Cup Preview – Grand Final". NSWRL. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Junior Kangaroos side to face NZ". NRL.com. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ "Bulldogs sign ex-Panthers NYC captain". NRL.com. 9 February 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ NRL Digital Media. "UPDATED SQUAD | Intrust Super Premiership NSW Residents". NSWRL. Archived from the original on 7 August 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Updated team lists: Bulldogs v Knights". NRL.com. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ NRL Digital Media. "CrownBet Late Mail: Round 18 v Knights". Bulldogs. Archived from the original on 5 September 2017. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ "Saunders Signs With Wentworthville". www.nswrl.com.au.
- ^ "Andy Saunders plays his 100th Canterbury Cup match on Saturday". www.northerndailyleader.com.au.
- ^ "Slow start costs Panthers top four spot". www.penrithpanthers.com.au.
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