Lee Hansen (rugby league)
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| Full name | Liuaki Hansen | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 July 1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Liuaki "Lee" Hansen (born 23 July 1968) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s who played for Leigh Centurions, Widnes Vikings (two spells), Wigan Warriors, Keighley Cougars, Swinton Lions, Rochdale Hornets and Blackpool Panthers.
Hansen was a Tongan international and played at the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.
Career
[edit]Hansen started his career at Leigh, making 65 appearances for the club between 1991 and 1994.[4] Following the club's relegation at the end of the 1993–94 season, he was signed by Widnes for an estimated fee of £40,000.[5]
In April 1997, he was signed by Wigan Warriors in exchange for Sean Long and a fee of £80,000.[6]
In April 1998, he was signed by Keighley Cougars.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ "Liuaki "Lee" Hansen". rugby.widnes.tv. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Player Summary: Lee Hansen". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "They Played For Leigh". Leigh Centurions. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ Richards, Martin (6 August 1994). "Halifax snap up Parker". Daily Mirror. London. p. 31 – via NewsBank.
- ^ Wilson, Andy (8 October 2004). "Robinson ready for grand sign-off". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- ^ "Cougars pounce to boost squad". Bradford Telegraph & Argus. 16 April 1998. Retrieved 14 February 2022.