Andy Ackers

Andrew Ackers (born 25 December 1993) 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, Greater Manchester, 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
2018–20 Toronto Wolfpack 66 28 0 0 112
2020– Salford Red Devils 9 1 0 0 4
Total 173 71 0 0 284
As of 5 January 2021
Source: [1][2]

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 Betfred Championship and the Super League.

Background

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

He is also known by the nickname of "Acks".

Early career

Wigan Warriors

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

Swinton Lions

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

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
  1. Rugby League Project
  2. loverugbyleague
  3. "London Broncos Rugby League | #WeAreLondon | » Barthau and Ackers granted early release". londonbroncosrl.com. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  4. "Andy Ackers leaves Toronto Wolfpack for the Salford Red Devils". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
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