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| club1 = [[London Broncos]]
| club1 = [[London Broncos]]
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| year1start = 2021
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| appearances1 = 94
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| year2start = 2021{{small|(loan)}}
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| source = <ref>{{Rugby league records|title=Oliver Leyland|id=8505}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/oliver-leyland/summary.html Rugby League Project]</ref><ref>[https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/oli-leyland-48877.html itsrugby profile]</ref>
| source = <ref>{{Rugby league records|title=Oliver Leyland|id=8505}}</ref><ref>[https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/oliver-leyland/summary.html Rugby League Project]</ref><ref>[https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/oli-leyland-48877.html itsrugby profile]</ref>
| updated = 24 February 2024
| updated = 8 October 2024
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| education = [[Maidstone Grammar School]]
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| relatives = [[Bill Leyland]] (brother)
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'''Oli Leyland''' (born 17 May 2001) is an English professional [[rugby league]] footballer who plays as a {{rlp|so|sh}} or {{rlp|fb}} for the [[London Broncos]] in the [[Betfred Super League]].
'''Oli Leyland''' (born 17 May 2001) is an English professional [[rugby league]] footballer who plays as a {{rlp|so|sh}} or {{rlp|fb}} for the [[Warrington Wolves]] in the [[Super League]].


He has spent time on loan from the [[London Broncos|Broncos]] at the [[London Skolars]] in [[2021 RFL League 1|League 1]].
He has spent time on loan from the [[London Broncos|Broncos]] at the [[London Skolars]] in [[2021 RFL League 1|League 1]].


==Background==
==Background==
Leyland was born in [[Maidstone, Kent]], England.<ref>[https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/home-hero-oli-hoping-rugby-league-thriller-encourages-fans-b-269993/ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium]</ref><ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/london-broncos-historic-win-perfect-advert-for-rugby-league/ London Broncos’ historic win ‘perfect advert’ for rugby league]</ref> He attended [[Maidstone Grammar School]].<ref>[https://londonbroncosrl.com/2022/06/28/leyland-brothers-inspire-the-next-generation-to-try-out-rugby-league/ Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league]</ref>
Leyland was born in [[Maidstone, Kent]], England.<ref>[https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/home-hero-oli-hoping-rugby-league-thriller-encourages-fans-b-269993/ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium]</ref><ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/london-broncos-historic-win-perfect-advert-for-rugby-league/ London Broncos’ historic win ‘perfect advert’ for rugby league]</ref> He attended [[Maidstone Grammar School]].<ref>[https://londonbroncosrl.com/2022/06/28/leyland-brothers-inspire-the-next-generation-to-try-out-rugby-league/ Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league]</ref>


He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.<ref>[https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/home-hero-oli-hoping-rugby-league-thriller-encourages-fans-b-269993/ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium]</ref> Leyland represented Lancashire against the Australian Schoolboys side.<ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/lancashire-and-yorkshire-name-academy-origin-squads-to-face-australian-schoolboys/ Lancashire and Yorkshire name Academy Origin squads to face Australian Schoolboys]</ref> He joined the London Broncos Academy aged 16.<ref>[https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/sport/07022022-oli-leyland-keen-to-propel-london-broncos-into-new-era Oli Leyland keen to propel London Broncos into new era]</ref>
He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.<ref>[https://www.kentonline.co.uk/gravesend/sport/home-hero-oli-hoping-rugby-league-thriller-encourages-fans-b-269993/ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium]</ref> Leyland represented Lancashire against the Australian Schoolboys side.<ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/lancashire-and-yorkshire-name-academy-origin-squads-to-face-australian-schoolboys/ Lancashire and Yorkshire name Academy Origin squads to face Australian Schoolboys]</ref> He joined the London Broncos Academy aged 16.<ref>[https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/sport/07022022-oli-leyland-keen-to-propel-london-broncos-into-new-era Oli Leyland keen to propel London Broncos into new era]</ref>


His brother [[Bill Leyland]] is a fellow [[London Broncos|London]] player.<ref>[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brothers-oli-bill-inspire-pupils-rugby-league-london-broncos-b1009633.html Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos]</ref>
His brother [[Bill Leyland]] plays for [[Hull KR]].<ref>[https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/brothers-oli-bill-inspire-pupils-rugby-league-london-broncos-b1009633.html Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos]</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
===London Broncos===
He joined the [[London Broncos]] first team squad at the start of the [[2020 RFL Championship|2020 season]].<ref>[https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11908626/london-broncos-head-coach-danny-ward-savours-great-britain-experience London Broncos head coach Danny Ward savours Great Britain experience]</ref>
He joined the [[London Broncos]] first team squad at the start of the [[2020 RFL Championship|2020 season]].<ref>[https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12196/11908626/london-broncos-head-coach-danny-ward-savours-great-britain-experience London Broncos head coach Danny Ward savours Great Britain experience]</ref>


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Leyland was a runner up in the [[RFL Championship|Championship]] young player of the year in 2022.<ref>[https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/wakefield-trinity-youngster-scoops-award-after-spells-at-barrow-raiders-and-featherstone-rovers-59657/ Wakefield Trinity youngster scoops award after spells at Barrow Raiders and Featherstone Rovers]</ref><ref>[https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/22732093.york-city-knights-winger-towse-misses-award/ York City Knights' winger Towse misses out on award]</ref><ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/championship-and-league-1-awards-nominations-announced/ Championship and League 1 awards nominations announced]</ref> He was the Broncos top point scorer in 2022, with 102 points from two tries and 47 goals, and won the LBSA Young Player of the Year award voted for by supporters. On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the London Broncos upset [[Million Pound Game]] victory over [[Toulouse Olympique]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/67105947/|title=Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>
Leyland was a runner up in the [[RFL Championship|Championship]] young player of the year in 2022.<ref>[https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/wakefield-trinity-youngster-scoops-award-after-spells-at-barrow-raiders-and-featherstone-rovers-59657/ Wakefield Trinity youngster scoops award after spells at Barrow Raiders and Featherstone Rovers]</ref><ref>[https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/22732093.york-city-knights-winger-towse-misses-award/ York City Knights' winger Towse misses out on award]</ref><ref>[https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/championship-and-league-1-awards-nominations-announced/ Championship and League 1 awards nominations announced]</ref> He was the Broncos top point scorer in 2022, with 102 points from two tries and 47 goals, and won the LBSA Young Player of the Year award voted for by supporters. On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the London Broncos upset [[Million Pound Game]] victory over [[Toulouse Olympique]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/67105947/|title=Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League|website=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref>

===Warrington Wolves===
On 8 October 2024, it was reported that he had signed for [[Warrington Wolves|Warrington]] in the [[Super League]] on a two-year deal.<ref>{{cite web|website=Love Rugby League|date=8 Oct 2024|author=Drew Darbyshire|title=Warrington Wolves confirm signing of London Broncos star with length of contract revealed|url=https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/warrington-wolves-confirm-signing-of-london-broncos-star-with-length-of-contract-revealed}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.londonbroncosrl.com/oliver-leyland London Broncos profile]
*[https://www.londonbroncosrl.com/oliver-leyland London Broncos profile]
*[https://www.superleague.co.uk/player/1851/oli-leyland Super League profile]
*[https://www.superleague.co.uk/player/1851/oli-leyland Super League profile]


{{London Broncos squad}}
{{Warrington Wolves squad}}
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Latest revision as of 21:39, 1 January 2025

Oli Leyland
Personal information
Full nameOliver Leyland
Born (2001-05-17) 17 May 2001 (age 23)
Maidstone, Kent, England
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight12 st 13 lb (82 kg)
Playing information
PositionStand-off, Scrum-half, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021–24 London Broncos 94 14 170 1 395
2021(loan) → London Skolars 4 0 0 0 0
2025– Warrington Wolves 0 0 0 0 0
Total 98 14 170 1 395
Source: [1][2][3]
As of 8 October 2024
EducationMaidstone Grammar School
RelativesBill Leyland (brother)

Oli Leyland (born 17 May 2001) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a stand-off, scrum-half or fullback for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League.

He has spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.

Background

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Leyland was born in Maidstone, Kent, England.[4][5] He attended Maidstone Grammar School.[6]

He played for the Invicta Panthers as a junior.[7] Leyland represented Lancashire against the Australian Schoolboys side.[8] He joined the London Broncos Academy aged 16.[9]

His brother Bill Leyland plays for Hull KR.[10]

Playing career

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London Broncos

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He joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2020 season.[11]

He made his professional debut for the London Broncos in April 2021 against the York City Knights.[12]

He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the Skolars in League 1.

Leyland was a runner up in the Championship young player of the year in 2022.[13][14][15] He was the Broncos top point scorer in 2022, with 102 points from two tries and 47 goals, and won the LBSA Young Player of the Year award voted for by supporters. On 15 October 2023, Leyland played in the London Broncos upset Million Pound Game victory over Toulouse Olympique.[16]

Warrington Wolves

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On 8 October 2024, it was reported that he had signed for Warrington in the Super League on a two-year deal.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Player Summary: Oliver Leyland". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ Rugby League Project
  3. ^ itsrugby profile
  4. ^ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium
  5. ^ London Broncos’ historic win ‘perfect advert’ for rugby league
  6. ^ Leyland brothers inspire the next generation to try out rugby league
  7. ^ London Broncos take on Betfred Championship promotion hopefuls Featherstone Rovers at Ebbsfleet United's Kuflink Stadium
  8. ^ Lancashire and Yorkshire name Academy Origin squads to face Australian Schoolboys
  9. ^ Oli Leyland keen to propel London Broncos into new era
  10. ^ Brothers inspire next generation to try rugby league at London Broncos
  11. ^ London Broncos head coach Danny Ward savours Great Britain experience
  12. ^ Leyland staying grounded after ‘unbelievable experience’ of making professional debut
  13. ^ Wakefield Trinity youngster scoops award after spells at Barrow Raiders and Featherstone Rovers
  14. ^ York City Knights' winger Towse misses out on award
  15. ^ Championship and League 1 awards nominations announced
  16. ^ "Championship Grand Final: Toulouse 14-18 London Broncos - Capital club back in Super League". www.bbc.co.uk.
  17. ^ Drew Darbyshire (8 Oct 2024). "Warrington Wolves confirm signing of London Broncos star with length of contract revealed". Love Rugby League.
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